Medical Assistant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Alaska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Eagle River, AK, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with examination, vital sign measurements, room preparation, phlebotomy, and routine diagnostic tasks.

You will operate the EKG and other diagnostic equipment, schedule tests, input information into EMR, and perform clerical duties while maintaining patient comfort and safety. Must have MA certification and CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs for charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations.
• Perform phlebotomy and processing labs; run diagnostic tests.
• Operate EKG and other diagnostic equipment.
• Schedule tests, input data into EMR, and handle clerical tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EMR software

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

EKG equipment

Job description

# Medical AssistantHot JobCapstone Eagle River - Eagle River, AK 99577## Description**What You’ll Do:**Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician by performing the following duties:* Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information on patient's charts.* Prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients.* Phlebotomy and processing labs; running diagnostic tests; calling patients with results.* Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.* Hands instruments and materials to Physician as directed.* Cleans and sterilizes instruments.* Assist current medical assistants with patient care and phlebotomy.* Operates electrocardiograph (EKG)m and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test.* Calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.* Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.* Schedules appointments, performs secretarial tasks and completes forms.* Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.**What You Need For This Job:*** High School Diploma or general education degree* Current Medical Assistant Certification* CPR/ First Aid Certification* One-Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.* Must reside in or near Wasilla, Alaska.* Have general knowledge of EMR software and Outlook Programs* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.* Ability to frequently stand; walk; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl.* Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.