Medical Assistant

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary

• Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties.

 

General Accountabilities

• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
• Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
• Removes sutures, changes dressings.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Prepares order for supplies and approval.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.
• Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Assists physicians during examination by handing over instruments and materials.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

 

Job Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with an EHR system
• Ability to handle multiple tasks safely and efficiently
• The ability to work well with others, becoming dependable
• Clear verbal communication skills to explain information to patients
• Excellent customer service skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced practice
• Capability to accept criticism

 

Skills

• Communication skills
• Active listening
• Social perceptiveness
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Customer service skills
• Good computer skills
• Administrative skills
• Following guidelines and policies
• Basic medical knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills and cleanliness

Company DescriptionCoastal Carolina ENT is a busy, multi-location ENT practice that has locations in both North Carolina and South Carolina.Company DescriptionCoastal Carolina ENT is a busy, multi-location ENT practice that has locations in both North Carolina and South Carolina.

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