Medical Assistant - AHS Vista LLC

Responsibilities: As a Certified Medical Assistant you will assure efficient patient flow through the site:

• Escorts patient to exam room, Obtains accurate vital signs, per organization standards.
• Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms patient information.
• Promptly informs the provider and registered nurse of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms.
• Assists practitioner with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols such as: Electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, and specimen collection directed by Provider.
• Anticipates/sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit.
• Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient.
• Responds to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients.
• Prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Adheres to office opening and closing procedures.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team (in the office and on the phone)
• Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner
• Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations within the Vista Physician Group

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bilingual is strongly preferred and sometimes required in a specific clinic
• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant through American Association of Medical Assistants or Registered Medical Assistant through American Medical Technologists.
• American Heart Association or Red Cross accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• 2 years' experience in preferred
• Will consider new grads from an approved accredited MA school