Medical Assistant

Responsibilities: Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and availability of appropriate equipment and supplies. Interviews patient to obtain medical information and perform measurement and screening procedures. Prepares patient for examination and treatment. Obtains patient’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, head circumference, and other required vital statistics. Records findings in patient medical record and informs clinician of findings. Obtains specimens from patient, as directed by clinician. Collects blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens. Completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to established procedures. Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs), as required. Assists clinician during examination, procedures and treatment, as required. Secures required supplies, tools and equipment for specific procedures.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school OR 1- 3 years of medical assistant experience, required. BLS required.