Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

Exer Urgent Care; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Exer Urgent Care in California is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support physicians in examination and treatment of patients. The role involves room preparation, instrument handling, phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, vitals, and accurate charting.

Strong communication and a neat, professional appearance are required. The successful candidate will work in a clinical setting, assist with minor procedures, and manage supplies and records with precision.

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
• 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

Blood draws

Vital signs

IM injections

Effective communication

Neat and professional appearance

Education

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Job description

Exer Urgent Care in California is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support physicians in examination and treatment of patients. The role involves room preparation, instrument handling, phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, vitals, and accurate charting.

Strong communication and a neat, professional appearance are required. The successful candidate will work in a clinical setting, assist with minor procedures, and manage supplies and records with precision.