Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

Exer Medical Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Exer Medical Corporation in Torrance, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under Physician direction.

The Medical Assistant will support exams, measure vitals, prepare treatment rooms, assist doctors, and maintain patient records. Requires CPT I certification and prior MA experience; strong communication and a neat, professional appearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience.
• CPT I certification.
• 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, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering 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
• Chart auditing, CPT and ICD-9 review
• Venipunctures, EKG's, Vital Signs, Blood draws, and Injections
• Prep patients for examination and treatment, and assist during minor office procedures
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms (instrument preparation and sterilization, prescription refills, faxing, and filing)

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

CPT I certification

EKG performance

Blood draws

Vital signs

Professional appearance

Effective communication

Education

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Job description

Exer Medical Corporation in Torrance, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under Physician direction.

The Medical Assistant will support exams, measure vitals, prepare treatment rooms, assist doctors, and maintain patient records. Requires CPT I certification and prior MA experience; strong communication and a neat, professional appearance are essential.