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
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