Job Summary
The role involves assisting physicians during patient examinations and treatments by accurately documenting medical information, monitoring vital signs, managing medications, and preparing both patient charts and examination rooms. Additionally, this position is tasked with patient communication, appointment scheduling, electronic medical record (EMR) workflows, conducting routine diagnostic tests, and performing various administrative and clinical duties.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians with patient exams and treatment by documenting relevant medical information.
- Measure and record vital signs of patients.
- Manage medications for patient care.
- Prepare patient charts and ensure exam rooms are ready for consultations.
- Handle communications with patients efficiently.
- Schedule appointments and manage EMR workflows.
- Conduct routine diagnostic procedures as required.
- Perform associated administrative and clinical tasks.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
- Completion of a medical assistant program or relevant prior medical assisting experience is necessary.
- 2–5 years of pertinent experience is preferred.
- Strong computer and communication skills are essential.
- Willingness to travel between offices is required.
- BLS certification is mandatory.
- Medical assistant certification and additional clinical skills are preferred.
The Christ Hospital Health Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
