Clinic Medical Assistant

Baptist Health Arkansas; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gauteng is seeking a medical assistant to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. Responsibilities include recording vital signs and health history, multitasking effectively in a clinical setting, and being prepared to assist with blood sample collection. Candidates should have a high school diploma, prior medical assistant experience, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. This position emphasizes professionalism and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a medical assistant program is preferred.
• Previous experience as a medical assistant is preferred.
• Must hold a BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Take patient intake and record vital signs and health history.
• Demonstrate effective multitasking in a clinical setting.
• Prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

Skills

Multitasking

Knowledge of anatomy

Proficiency in medical terminology

Good decision-making skills

Professional demeanor

Ability to maintain a fast pace

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a medical assistant program

American Heart Association, BLS certification

Job description

OverviewSummary : Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

Conducts intake on patients, records vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), and completes patient health history in the electronic medical record.

Demonstrates good decision making, knowledge of anatomy, and proficiency in medical terminology.

Must be able to multitask.

May be required to draw and collect blood samples for patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

May be exposed to bodily fluids during patient care.

Must be friendly, professional, and able to maintain a fast pace during clinic hours.

Responsibilities

Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction. Take patient intake and record vital signs and health history in the EMR. Display sound decision making and effective multitasking in a clinical setting. May draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Work in environments where exposure to bodily fluids may occur. Maintain a friendly, professional demeanor and operate efficiently in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience / Training: Completion of a medical assistant program preferred. Previous medical assistant experience preferred. Certification / Licensure: American Heart Association, BLS. Physical working conditions: May be exposed to a variety of healthcare settings, including clinical, office or maintenance environments. This job will be authorized.