Job Description
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in a new exciting Sleep and Weight Loss clinic.
Responsibilities:
- Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Coordinating the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
- Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
- Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
- Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
Medical Assistant Requirements:
- Must have certification from a Medical Assistant program or military medical corpsman program.
- One to two years of experience in a medical setting.
- Have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent.
- A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for Medical Assistant practice scope.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.
- Excellent communication skills fluency in the English language bilingual (a plus)