Clinic Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

Ozarks Medical Center; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians by performing clinical and clerical tasks, taking vital signs, interviewing patients, and documenting on patient charts.

The role involves preparing exam rooms, assisting with procedures, and may include injections, EKGs, x-rays, and basic lab testing under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or CNA program preferred.
• Assists with examinations and basic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients’ charts.
• Assists in examination and treatment under the direction of a provider.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• May administer injections, perform x-rays, perform laboratory services and perform clinical testing such as EKGs.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interviewing

Chart documentation

Clinical assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program or CNA Program

Job description

Performs clinical and clerical tasks. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider. Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients’ charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. May administer injections, perform x-rays, perform laboratory services and perform clinical testing such as EKGs. Performs routine clerical functions based on knowledge of medical practice procedures and policies.

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or Certified Nursing Assistant Program-Preferred