Medical Assistant (FLOAT)

Exer Urgent Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Exer Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians in examination and treatment, perform EKGs, venipunctures, injections, and vital sign measurements. The candidate will prep rooms, maintain charts and records, and support routine laboratory tasks with a professional demeanor.

The position requires CPT I certification and a vocational Medical Assistant certificate, with the ability to work under pressure and communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience required.
• CPT I certification required.
• 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 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 and CPT/ICD-9 review.
• Venipunctures, EKGs, Vital Signs, Blood draws, and injections.
• Prep patients for examination and treatment, and assist during minor procedures.

Skills

EKG

Blood draws

Vital signs

IM injections

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

CPT I certification

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Job description

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.

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