Job Description
Job Description
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Responsibilities: As a Medical Assistant you will assure efficient patient flow through the site:
- Escorts patient to exam room, Obtains accurate vital signs, per organization standards.
- Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms patient information.
- Promptly informs the provider and registered nurse of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms.
- Assists practitioner with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols such as: Electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, and specimen collection directed by Provider.
- Anticipates/sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit.
- Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient.
- Responds to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients.
- Prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Adheres to office opening and closing procedures.
- Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team (in the office and on the phone)
- Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner
- Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations within the Vista Physician Group
We offer a competitive benefit package of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. 401K, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more!
- High school diploma or GED
- Bilingual is strongly preferred and sometimes required in a specific clinic
- Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant through American Association of Medical Assistants or Registered Medical Assistant through American Medical Technologists.
- American Heart Association or Red Cross accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
- 2 years' experience in preferred
- Will consider new grads from an approved accredited MA school