Medical Assistant

Description:

Responsibilities
Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Coordinating the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
Preparing and administering medications for patients as directed by physicians.
Educational Qualifications
Must have certification from a medical assistant program or military medical corpsman program.
Have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent.
Skills-
A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.