Medical Assistant

Job Description
Job Description
Medical Assistant Job Duties and responsibility:
* Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs
* Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments for your patients including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
* Give injections, and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy needs
* Assist physicians in applying splints, dressings, and bandages as applicable
* Assist with transfers and scheduling of follow-up care
* Screen incoming calls for referral to physicians and practitioners
* Surgery Scheduling
* Answering the telephone
* Assist with other physicians as needed.
* Triage patient calls, Rx refills
* Assist physicians in in-office procedures
* Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
* Provide coverage for other physicians when needed.
EDUCATION:
* Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
EXPERIENCE:
* One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.
* Experience in an OB/Gyn practice strongly preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
* Medical Assistant Certification, preferred but not required if Exam was passed but certification has lapsed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
* Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
* Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
* Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
* Skill in taking vital signs.
* Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
* Ability to maintain quality control standards.
* Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, members of other disciplines, and the public.
* Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures.
Company Description
We are a 5 physician OB-GYN group located at Medical City Dallas. We are looking to add a dedicated, ambitious Medical Assistant to our team.
The ideal candidate would have OB-GYN experience, an ability to work under pressure, enjoy a collaborative work environment, and understand the flexibility, positive attitude, and multitasking required throughout a work day.
Company Description
We are a 5 physician OB-GYN group located at Medical City Dallas. We are looking to add a dedicated, ambitious Medical Assistant to our team.\r The ideal candidate would have OB-GYN experience, an ability to work under pressure, enjoy a collaborative work environment, and understand the flexibility, positive attitude, and multitasking required throughout a work day.