Medical Assistant (103681)
On-siteChesterfield, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Greet patients, interview them for medical history, and measure vital signs while preparing them for examinations or procedures. Record medical information, administer medications following safety protocols, and collect laboratory specimens for testing. Assist physicians with exams and surgeries by maintaining sterile fields, handing instruments, and performing tasks like injections or dressing changes. Clean rooms and equipment between patients, dispose of biohazard waste, and manage inventory of supplies and emergency equipment. Schedule appointments, authorize drug refills, and respond to emergencies by notifying staff and ensuring proper documentation.
Required Qualifications
- One (1)+ year experience in a medical setting
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
- Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
- Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
- Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needs
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
- Basic to intermediate computer operation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position
- general understanding of HIPAA guidelines
Desired Qualifications
- One (1)+ year experience in a medical setting, preferred
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