Compassionate Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Support

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 full-time Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under Physician direction.

The position requires taking vital signs, preparing examination rooms, assisting with procedures, charting, injections, EKGs, and maintaining patient records. CPT I certification and vocational MA credential are required; strong communication and neat 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, 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, EKGs, 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

Effective communication

Professional appearance

Education

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

CPT I certification

Job description

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

The position requires taking vital signs, preparing examination rooms, assisting with procedures, charting, injections, EKGs, and maintaining patient records. CPT I certification and vocational MA credential are required; strong communication and neat appearance are essential.