Medical Assistant

Duties: The Medical Assistant provides assistive care to patients. Facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care, supports the professional role of the licensed staff, and provides support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient.

Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height and records information on patients' charts.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
Gives injections or treatments and coordinates routine laboratory tests.
Carries out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Familiar with goals and general methods of practices used by medical staff.
Ability to interpret, understand, and carry out orders.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, visitors and patients; and accept supervision/direction.
Typically requires 1-2 years 'experience in a medical setting.
Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Medical specialties:
Ob/Gyn
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Clinic
In-person

Work Location: In person