Medical Assistant

Assists practitioners with patient care, physical examinations, ancillary tests, and performs a variety of administrative duties.

Escorts patients to exam room, prepares patients for examination and treatment and assists the practitioner, as requested. Draws blood and prepares appropriate paperwork for laboratory pick-up. Performs urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory. Maintains exam rooms, lab area and treatment rooms clean and stocked, maintaining inventory of supplies and re-orders as needed. Assists in medical record maintenance by keeping health, administrative, and program records onsite, safeguarding confidentiality of employee health information. Performs front office clerical duties such as answering telephones, check-in, check-out and record processing. Dispenses medications as directed by practitioner and in accordance with state regulations. Maintains a...