Location: 1088 9th Avenue SW Bessemer, AL 35022
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Pay Range: $16.50-22.53 per hour, dependent on experience and certification
- It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the established pay range. Compensation decisions are based on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. The final offer may be influenced by several factors, including the candidate's skills, education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records all other information on patients' charts.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
- Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
- 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.
- Schedule's appointments, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms.
- Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
- Perform blood draws competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; OR six months to one-year related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience to be determined by Practice Manager.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, Internet software and Database software.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The position requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and finger use. Pushing and pulling are occasionally required. Use of a computer, keyboard, and telephone along with various office machines is an essential part of the job.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Certified Medical Assistant They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The Certified Medical Assistant may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed or as directed by supervision.
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