Medical Assistant

Requirements

Clinical Duties

• Take and record patients vital signs including blood pressure temperature pulse and respiration rate
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during procedures
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests
  
• Administer medications as directed by physicians
• Explain treatment procedures and medication instructions to patients
• Draw blood and give injections (where permitted by state law)

Administrative Duties

• Schedule and confirm patient appointments
• Update and maintain patient medical records
• Handle billing and coding for insurance purposes
• Manage inventory of medical supplies
• Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries
• Coordinate referrals and laboratory services