Responsibilities will include:

• Ensures that the examination room is ready for receiving the patient and completes appropriate sections of the outpatient chart.
• Takes temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, weight and height, and records all entries on outpatient chart. Notifies the RN of abnormalities.
• Assists in preparing patients for a physical exam.
• Transports patients using wheelchair or assists with ambulation.
• Draws blood and performs accu-check.
• Collect and transport specimens.
• Files reports and charts and copies records as requested.
• Collects fees and enters charges on billing forms.
• Administers vaccines and mantoux tests only.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude with patients and other health care members.
• Follows dress code.
• Other duties as requested.

Physical Demands:

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.

Skills and Abilities:

• Capable of dealing with patients of all ages when sick, handicapped or upset. Understand and follow instructions exactly in caring for those who depend on you.
• Use arms, eyes, hands, and fingers with skill.
• Ability to communicate in a caring manner with people of all ages.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant
• CPR Certification
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Must be up to date on immunizations (MMR)
• Proof of physical exam(within a year)
• Proof of Hep B
• Proof of TB (within a year)
• Medical Office/ Clinical experience or completion of externship hours working knowledge of externship hours
• Working knowledge of computer systems