Medical Assistant

United-Medical-Doctors; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

United Medical Doctors is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support daily clinical and administrative operations in a busy ambulatory setting. You will help prep exam rooms, collect vitals, document medical histories, and assist physicians during patient encounters while maintaining patient privacy and data accuracy.

This role requires excellent communication and customer service, ability to work under pressure, and a minimum high school diploma with a preferred associate degree in

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in an ambulatory clinic/medical office setting.
• HIPAA confidentiality knowledge and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exemplary customer service with patient relations.

Responsibilities

• Record patients' medical history, vital signs, or information in medical records.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms and keep them clean and organized.
• Collect specimens and prepare them for testing; operate basic diagnostic equipment.
• Explain treatment procedures and physician instructions to patients.
• Greet and check-in patients; handle phones and insurance forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

The Medical Assistant is responsible for routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. Additional responsibilities include coordinating clinic patient flow, patient work-ups, exam room prep, and performing basic patient care activities.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical recordsInterview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and heightPrepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and cleanCollect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testingOperate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic testsExplain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patientsPerform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance formsClean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated suppliesMaintain inventory of test kits and order supplies for kits when necessaryHelp physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing suturesSecure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidentialGreet and check-in patients arriving at office or clinicPerform other duties as assignedHigh school diploma/ GED; Associates degree in Medical Assisting preferredMinimum two years of experience working in an ambulatory clinic/medical office setting preferredPossess an ability to function in a high stress, physically demanding settingKnowledge of health care regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.)Exemplary customer service experience including client relationships and job knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to exercise manual dexterity, control precision and arm-hand steadiness accuratelyAbility to be empathetic with patients; ability to maintain confidentiality