The Medical Assistant at our Westerville location will support physicians and other members of the health care team by gathering patient medical history, obtaining and recording vital statistics, and occasionally assisting with minor, office-based procedures.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assist physicians in completion of exams/procedures, including rooming patients, performing lab draws, injections and completion of requisitions.
Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
Maintain proper stock, supply and cleanliness of clinical areas including exam rooms, lab, MA area, etc.
Maintain clinical instruments as required including stock, sterilization and related logs.
Maintain sufficient stock of medical supplies and drug samples, including ordering of supplies within budgetary requirements and removal of expired samples.
Prepare examination rooms for each patient visit by ensuring proper sanitization and supply of equipment based on the patient's needs.
Ensure accuracy of logs and/or result records as required and appropriate.
Assist front office staff with greeting, check-in/out procedures for patients and visitors of the office.
Maintain professional and positive attitude and appearance at all times.
Display active commitment to the mission, vision and values of Avina Womens Care.
All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities
Excellent patient care skills, including compassion and self-motivation.
Personality and demeanor to deal with the public and work closely with a wide variety of employees and patients.
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate with staff, patients, physicians and visitors.
Physical Demands
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
May be required to bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed throughout the day.
Good vision perception sufficient to read, write and view computer screens and printouts accurately.
Hearing adequate to hear patient, physician and staff conversations.
Education, Work Experience And Licensure
Education: High school diploma required; STNA or medical assisting certificate highly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a physician’s office preferred, OB/GYN experience highly preferred.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Medical Practices
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