Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Medical Providers with day-to-day delivery of health care and patient care management. This position will report directly to the Office Administrator and will receive indirect supervision from the following: Physicians, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and DSG Management.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical practice operations and patient care standards.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures.
• Ability to take vital signs, if applicable.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and record test results.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, co-workers and the public.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and medical terminology.
• Ability to work with electric medical record technology as a primary means documentation.
• Proficiency in the operation of a computer keyboard.