Medical Assistant

Exer Medical Corporation; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Exer Medical Corporation in Santa Monica, CA is hiring a Medical Assistant to support examination and treatment under a physician's direction. The position is full-time, on-site at the Santa Monica Wilshire location, with an hourly salary of $23.00–$24.00.

The role involves interviewing patients, measuring vitals, preparing rooms, assisting doctors, and performing routine tests. CPT I certification and MA training are required, along with strong communication skills and a neat appearance.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience.
• CPT I certification.
• Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination.
• Drapes patients and positions instruments.
• Hands instruments to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies.
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine tests.
• Keys data into the computer for records.
• Assist doctors with charting and CPT/ICD-9 review.
• Perform venipunctures, EKGs, and blood draws.
• Prep patients for examination and assist during procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Under pressure

Team player

Verbal written communication

Attention to detail

Education

CPT I certification

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Exer Medical Full Time Medical Santa Monica Wilshire, Santa Monica, CA, US

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.