Medical Office Assistant, Oregon Medical Group - Eugene, OR
Description
Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.
Description
Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.
Duties (This list may not include all of the duties assigned)
- Escorts patients to room and assists in determining medical problem.
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
- Takes patient histories and vital signs.
- Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and/or testing.
- Stocks supplies.
- Gives injections and applies splints and dressing.
- Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries.
- Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
- Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
- Assist in the referral process.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-3 years of relevant experience.
- Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred; graduation from an accredited MOA program required.
- Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
- Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications.
- Skill in taking vital signs.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with physicians, patients and co-workers.
- Current healthcare level CPR certification required.
- Must be flexible, quick learner.
- Ability to multi-task and float to any position.
- Surgery experience preferred.
