Medical Assistant - Genesis Ironwood OB/GYN
Genesis Ob/Gyn
- Tucson, AZ
- $18.81-23.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
- Takes patient histories and vital signs.
- Prepares exams and treatment rooms with necessary supplies and equipment.
- Gives injections.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments..
- Assist in preparing for minor surgeries, physicals.
- Assist with scheduling of tests, treatment, and surgeries, obtain insurance authorizations and referrals as needed.
- Screens telephone calls for referrals to nurse or provider.
- Provides general information on department policies and procedures.
- Call for pharmacy prescriptions and refills.
- Maintain log and follow-up on lab test.
- Orders and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
- Maintains patient's charts, records, and other information.
- Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.
- Assist with coverage of other providers as required.
- Attends required meeting and participates in committees as required.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Performs related work as required.
- EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
- Graduated from a recognized program for Medical Assistants or meets the requirements of the State of Arizona.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Obtain appropriate certification passing grade for specific specialty.
- EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of one year work experience in public contact job, preferably service related.
- Experience or interest in health care.
- Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer to patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in assisting a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
- Skill in taking vital signs.
- Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
- Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with patients, medical staff and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adopt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfer and helping patient with walking, dressing, etc.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.