JOB REQUIREMENTS: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties
under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include
scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and
coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include
taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing
patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications
as directed by physician. Under the direction of the Clinic Manager and
Physician, the Medical Assistant is responsible for the receiving of
patients, preparing the patients to be seen by the physician, and
assisting the physician as requested in the delivery of care to the
patient. The Clinical Assistant works with new born, pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and is knowledgeable with
regard to the clinic\'s patient education program and provides
educational materials to the patient when appropriate. The clinical
assistant is also responsible for the maintenance of supplies and
equipment. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Authorize drug
refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies. Change
dressings on wounds. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of
contaminated supplies. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory
specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Contact
medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or
admission. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or
physicians\' instructions to patients. Greet and log in patients
arriving at office or clinic. Help physicians examine and treat
patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks
as giving injections or removing sutures. Interview patients to obtain
medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment. Keep
financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling
credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients. Operate
x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine
diagnostic tests. Perform general office duties, such as answering
telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. Perform
routine laboratory tests and sample analyses. Prepare and administer
medications as directed by a physician. Prepare treatment rooms for
patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Record
patients\' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as
test results in medical records. Schedule appointments for patients. Set
up medical laboratory equipment. Show patients to examination rooms and
prepare them for the physician. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Required: Entry Level ***** APPLICATION
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