Medical Assistant

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Familiarity with medical office procedures.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize practices, tools, and techniques for communicating with a customer.

Knowledge of the common types of equipment or devices used in the healthcare industry, and the ability to use these in patient care.

Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic fo

Knowledge of how to read and interpret patient charts regarding medication sheets, diets, history and physicals, and tests, ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to patient care.

The Medical Assistant assists physicians as they assess, examine and treat patients.

Responsibilities include patient flow management and various diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections and vitals.

Acts as liaison to physicians to ensure patient satisfaction.

Maintains and orders supplies for their area as needed.

Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification.

Performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures and medical history information.