Medical Assistant

Exer Medical Corporation; Covina (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Exer Medical Corporation in Covina, CA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient examinations and treatments. Duties include preparing treatment rooms, taking vital signs, drawing blood, performing EKGs, injections, and data entry for patient charts.

The candidate should have a Medical Assistant vocational certificate and CPT I certification, with strong communication, neat appearance, and the ability to work under pressure in a clinical setting.

Formación

• Medical Assistant experience required.
• CPT I certification or credential.
• Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.

Responsabilidades

• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians.
• Drape patients and hand instruments.
• Sterilize instruments and manage supplies.
• Enter patient data and chart information.
• Assist with charting and CPT/ICD-9 reviews.
• Perform venipunctures and routine tests.
• Prepare exam rooms and manage prescriptions and faxing.

Conocimientos

Medical assistant experience

Effective written and verbal comms

Team player

Neat and professional appearance

Educación

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

CPT I certification

Herramientas

EKG procedures

Blood draws

Vital signs measurement

Descripción del empleo

Exer Medical Full Time Medical Covina, Covina, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4347

Salary Range: $23.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Summary:

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patients under direction of the Physician.

Exer Core Responsibilities

• Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special.
• An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
• Is able to keep up in the Exer environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
• Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Major 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)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other 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

Working Conditions

Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.