Medical Assistant

Company: Medical Network of Alaska
Location: Kenai
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: $20.00; DOEMedical Network of Alaska (Capstone Clinic) is looking to hire a full-time medical assistant to join our team!Schedule: Monday-Friday Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k), 401(k) employer matchSummaryAssists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInterviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.Phlebotomy and processing labs; running diagnostic tests; calling patients with results.Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.Cleans and sterilizes instruments.Assist current medical assistants with patient care and phlebotomy.Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls. medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.Schedules appointments, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms.Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of eClinical Works EMR and Outlook programs. Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsHigh School Diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, Preferred Current Medical Assistant certification Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be exposed to risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Medical Network of Alaska, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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