A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability Optional Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan Responsibilities Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival. Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed. Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, bloodpressure, and pulse oximeter reading. Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints,allergies and vital signs on the correct form. Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered. Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examinationrooms. Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies. Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis anddeparting time when patient is released. Additional Duties include sterilization, crutch fitting and splint fitting
Qualifications Degree:
Certificate.
Education:
Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited byCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or theAccrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American MedicalTechnologists or a formal medical services training program of the United States ArmedForces.
Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant Only:
Current certification as a medicalassistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants or Current registration bythe American Medical Technologists or other formal program as specified in the TO.
Experience:
One year of experience as a Medical Assistant after graduation Kako'o Services LLC Kako'o Services is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more. We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service. Kako'o Services is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please click the link to view the "
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