Sioux Falls,
SD
57105
US
Posted: 11/07/2023
2023-11-07
2024-01-06
Employment Type:
long term
Certification: CMA
Job Number: 2746
Urgently Hiring:
Shift:
Daily Pay:
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Take medical histories
- Explain treatment procedures to patients and prepare patients for exams
- Collect specimens for laboratory tests
- Teach patients about medications, special diets, exercise plans and other medical lifestyle changes
- Give vaccinations and draw blood
- Prepare medications and prescription refills under the supervision of a physician
- Clean wounds and change bandages
- Calm nervous patients
- Ensure safety procedures are followed and medical records are kept secure and confidential
- Answer telephones and help schedule patient appointments as needed
- Keep patient records current
- Assist with billing and insurance as needed
- Enter patient medical information into computer programs
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists
- At least one year of experience in a clinical setting, private practice preferred but not required
- Familiarity with HIPPA regulations
- Ability to give injections and draw blood
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience interviewing patients and filling out charts
- Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease
- Ability to take instruction from a doctor
- Familiarity with medical charts and records
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, as well as medical billing software
- High attention to detail
- Appears friendly, reassuring and approachable to patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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