Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Ventura County Occupational Medical Center (VCOMC) has a position available for a full-time Medical Assistant. VCOMC specializes in Workers’ Compensation, Urgent Care, and Family Medicine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Measure vital signs , obtain patients medical history, and document information into EMR/EHR

· Prepare patient for examination and treatment

· Assist practitioners with procedures and patient care

· Perform diagnostics tests (EKG, PFT, UA, etc.) ordered by practitioner

· Urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol tests

· Draw blood and administer immunizations , injections, or medications as directed by practitioner

· Maintain clean exam rooms and keep supplies fully stocked

· Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment

· Order medical, laboratory, or office supplies

· Answer phone calls and communicating with pharmacies or medical facilities to help facilitate orders or to obtain medical records

· Calling pharmacies or placing electronic orders for medication refill requests

· Schedule appointments

· Maintain patient confidentiality

· Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

· Knowledge of medical terminology

· Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited school

· Minimum 1 year experience as an Medical Assistant

· Current BLS/CPR certification

· Bilingual in English and Spanish

· Experience with EMR/EHR and knowledgeable in computer software applications

· Professional verbal and written communication skills

· Detail oriented