Medical Assistant

Amergis • Palo Alto, CA • 4h ago

Salary: $1280 / Week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities:

Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information on patient's 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 x-ray, 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, receives money for bills, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms

May key data into computer to maintain office and patient records

May keep billing records, enter financial transactions into bookkeeping ledgers and computer, and mail monthly statements to patients

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or its equivalent

Full command, verbal and written, of the English language

Good telephone communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of medical procedures

Knowledge of clerical functions

Current CPR card (if applicable)

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray (if applicable)

Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification preferred

Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred.

Relevant certification/ license if applicable.

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

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