Role Overview: The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting, working under the provider’s supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, collecting vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, performing technical duties such as EKGs and phlebotomy, and supporting a safe environment. Additionally, they handle administrative tasks like scheduling, documentation, referrals, billing inquiries, and inventory management.
Qualifications & Skills: Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred completion of a specialty training program. Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) from recognized associations is required. Skills include clinical procedures, patient communication, documentation, infection control, and teamwork. Knowledge of electronic medical records and scheduling systems is essential.
Key Duties: Obtain and document patient information, set up examination rooms, assist with procedures, administer medications, perform tests, collect specimens, and support patient education. They ensure compliance with safety protocols, sterilization, and infection prevention. The role may involve inventory management and supporting new staff orientation. The position emphasizes quality improvement and patient safety.