Medical Assistant, Surgery (ENT)
Medical Faculty Associates, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, United States
To assist physicians, nurses, and patients by providing ambulatory medical care services. Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients’ arrival and room assignment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients’ arrival and room assignment.
Accompanies and/or assists patients in the exam room in a professional manner.
Obtains patient vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration. Pulse oximetry if needed.
Able to perform using manual equipment and Welch Allen spot vital sign machine and import results to electronic medical record in a timely fashion.
Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
May be required to take patient medical history if applicable per department.
May perform a variety of testing, diagnostic, and screening procedures.
Assists in explaining test procedures to patients.
Medications ability to calculate dosages (may be required to demonstrate via passing yearly written medication exam).
Administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, inhalation, rectal, topical) using proper technique – this duty can only be performed after the MA has demonstrated competency to clinic RN yearly, if applicable per department.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High school diploma and graduation from a Medical Assistant school.
Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant.
Licensure
Current basic CPR/AED
Experience
A minimum of 1 year of prior Medical Assistant experience
Physical Requirements
Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in an office setting.
Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients’ arrival and room assignment.
Accompanies and/or assists patients in the exam room in a professional manner.
Obtains patient vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration. Pulse oximetry if needed.
Able to perform using manual equipment and Welch Allen spot vital sign machine and import results to electronic medical record in a timely fashion.
Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
May be required to take patient medical history if applicable per department.
May perform a variety of testing, diagnostic, and screening procedures.
Assists in explaining test procedures to patients.
Medications ability to calculate dosages (may be required to demonstrate via passing yearly written medication exam).
Administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, inhalation, rectal, topical) using proper technique – this duty can only be performed after the MA has demonstrated competency to clinic RN yearly, if applicable per department.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High school diploma and graduation from a Medical Assistant school.
Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant.
Licensure
Current basic CPR/AED
Experience
A minimum of 1 year of prior Medical Assistant experience
Physical Requirements
Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in an office setting.
Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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