Medical Assistant

Description

Medical Assistant

Job Description

Elko Community Health Center is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants provide physician support services that ensure that healthcare facilities run smoothly. They are responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk duties. 

Key Responsibilities

• Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
• Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
• Set-up EKG machines, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
• Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
• Administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering phones

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Experience with multi-line phone system preferred.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities.

Effective written and verbal communication.

Able to constantly move about inside the facility to access file cabinets, office machinery, medical equipment and patients.

Community Health Development Partners (CHDP) is a diverse group of professionals dedicated to the idea that everyone deserves access to quality medical care at an affordable price. CHDP is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating inclusive environments for their employees.