Medical Assistant (102962)

Medical Assistant provides assistance to the licensed medical provider in clinic and surgical settings, ensuring safe, knowledgeable, individualized patient care. Responsibilities include interviewing patients to obtain medical information and vital signs, preparing exam and procedure rooms, recording medical history and medications, obtaining consent, administering medications under physician direction, collecting specimens, explaining treatments, assisting during exams and surgeries, handling prescription information and refills, keeping rooms sterile and stocked, scheduling appointments, and maintaining compliance with infection-control and HIPAA policies. Skills emphasize thorough medical terminology knowledge, sterile technique, patient communication, teamwork, and ability to follow safety protocols; proficiency with basic computer tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) is noted.