Medical Assistant Ladies First OBGYN

The Medical Assistant assists with patient care management executes administrative and clinical procedures. This position provides exceptional medical care that meets each patients physical mental and emotional needs. This position provides administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Performs administrative medical assistant duties as required including various medical secretarial financial bookkeeping and insurance tasks.

• Performs clinical medical assistant duties to include the following: aseptic procedures takes vital signs prepares the patients for physicians care performs venipunctures and non-intravenous injections observes and reports patients signs or symptoms and ensures quality metrics are obtain and documented.

• Administers Basic First Aid.

• Assists with patient examinations or treatments.

• Operates office medical equipment properly.

• Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician.

• Administers medication as directed by the physician.

• Performs basic laboratory procedures.

• Maintains current knowledge/certification. Pursues professional growth and development.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

• Technical Diploma/Certificate Medical Assisting Military trained corpsmen Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Medical Assistant (ARMA) Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMAAAMA) Upon Hire Required or

• Medical Assistant (NCMANCCT) Upon Hire Required or

• Medical Assistant (CMASNAHP) Upon Hire Required or

• Clinical Medical Assistant (CLMANHA) Upon Hire Required or

• Medical Assistant (RMAAMT) Upon Hire Required and

• Medical Assistant Membership (AMT) Upon Hire Required

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association within 30 Days Required

Required Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology medical terminology medical law medical ethics human relations and patient education.

• Skills and ability in administrative and clinical medical assisting.

• Able to communicate effectively through written and/or verbal communication.

• Basic Computer skills.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform EKGs and obtain accurate blood pressure readings.