Certified Medical Assistant ENT

About This Role

As a Certified Medical Assistant 1, your primary role will be to assist physicians in the delivery of healthcare to patients within the ENT Clinic, performing a broad range of patient care activities including clinical documentation, administering medications, giving injections, and taking vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients, clean rooms after procedures, clean and disinfect equipment, and restock supplies
• Assist and accompany patients from the waiting room and prepare them for examination
• Interview patients and record or input information to patients' medical records
• Collect all medical data to facilitate the physician's ability to draw conclusions about patient needs
• Measure, collect, and record patient's vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Perform routine patient testing, acquire and process electrocardiograms, and collect and process blood specimens and urine samples
• Prepare and administer routine oral, rectal medications, injections and vaccinations (excluding controlled substances) as directed by Physician
• Identify and report adverse reactions to medications
• Remove sutures and staples, and change sterile and non-sterile dressings as requested

Requirements

• Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists
• Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate medical administration
• Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time
• Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations and procedures
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations
• Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notify the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities
• Ability to give injections and draw blood
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease
• Ability to take instruction from a doctor
• Familiarity with medical charts and records
• High attention to detail

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 Year of Experience

Benefits

Certifications