Medical Assistant PRN

American Family Care, Inc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care. This role involves being the first point of contact for patients, guiding them through their visits, and ensuring all provider orders are executed accurately. You will be responsible for monitoring vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and documenting patient histories. This PRN position offers flexible scheduling and growth opportunities within a supportive environment. If you are dedicated to providing quality care and making a difference in patients' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Incentive Plans

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in Medical Assisting or relevant experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, verify identity, and explain procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and document patient conditions.
• Prepare equipment and assist provider during examinations.

Skills

Patient Care

Triage Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Certification

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Incentive Plans
• Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant is the first clinical contact for each patient and provides kind and caring service to each patient from initial triage through patient discharge. This is a PRN position. The role of the Medical Assistant is to guide patients through their visits and carry out provider orders according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet each patient, verify identity at each encounter, explain procedures to be performed, and address patient questions and concerns.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment and examination of the patient.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or provider of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Conduct provider referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as-needed basis.
• Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification or diploma in Medical Assisting or MA experience required