Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

Exer Urgent Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Exer Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians in examination and treatment, perform EKGs, venipunctures, injections, and vital sign measurements. The candidate will prep rooms, maintain charts and records, and support routine laboratory tasks with a professional demeanor.

The position requires CPT I certification and a vocational Medical Assistant certificate, with the ability to work under pressure and communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience required.
• CPT I certification required.
• Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
• Assist doctors with charting and CPT/ICD-9 review.
• Venipunctures, EKGs, Vital Signs, Blood draws, and injections.
• Prep patients for examination and treatment, and assist during minor procedures.

Skills

EKG

Blood draws

Vital signs

IM injections

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

CPT I certification

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Job description

Exer Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians in examination and treatment, perform EKGs, venipunctures, injections, and vital sign measurements. The candidate will prep rooms, maintain charts and records, and support routine laboratory tasks with a professional demeanor.

The position requires CPT I certification and a vocational Medical Assistant certificate, with the ability to work under pressure and communicate clearly with patients and staff.