Medical Assistant I

Job description

Summary The Department of Medicine is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant to assist with providing exceptional patient care in an ambulatory setting. This position performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting and will assist in the overall day-to-day patient care and clinical operations of the clinical practice at the Medical Center location. The main responsibilities include rooming/triaging patients, taking vitals (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height, EKG, medication reconciliation), and recording information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC. Job Duties: - Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs. - Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters information in the electronic medical record. - Prepares charts and sends appointment reminders. - Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit. - Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician. - Assists with procedures as needed. - Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician. - Instructs Patients on general care and me...