Job description

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant/Technician is responsible for technical skills encompassing patient care and related tasks under the direction of a Doctor, Registered Professional Nurse, or a Licensed Practical Nurse and technicians. The Medical Assistant/Technician works closely with patients and medical staff to ensure proper testing, documentation, coding of charges and use of equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Delivering direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established procedures
• Documenting history; recording and reporting pertinent observations and patient reactions to staff, as appropriate; documenting procedures and ensuring follow up on results Using screening procedures, including medical history review, and observing and documenting patient vital signs as required Maintaining quality results by running standards and controls
• Training other technicians or other workers for coverage purposes
• Assisting with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment
• Must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a talent for customer service
• Must be efficient with strong attention to detail
• Must have strong customer support orientation (for internal/external customers), demonstrated professional demeanor, and the ability to maintain confidential information
• Must have strong skills in organization and planning, demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem solving
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Certified Medical Assistant Certificate, Required
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education required
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.)
• Exemplary customer service experience including client relationships and job knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish, and the ability to translate exam instructions given by technician, including medical terminology.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively; ability to critically think
• Knowledge of quality control, ordering supplies, being cost effective, and avoiding unnecessary expenses.
• Ability to exercise manual dexterity, control precision and arm-hand steadiness accurately
• Ability to be empathetic with patients; ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated clinic. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from chemicals.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yuma, AZ 85364: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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