Medical Assistant (MA)

Covelo Group
Piedmont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2022 CLOSED ON 6/7/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (MA) position at Covelo Group?

Performs duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.

Duties

  • Interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and record information on patients' charts.
  • Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
  • Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
  • Hand 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 the routine diagnostic tests or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
  • Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine lab tests.
  • Schedules appointments, receive 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 letters and computer, and mail monthly statements to patients
  • Required to stand, stoop, bend, sit and reach frequently.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently.
  • Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively
    • Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
    • Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
    • Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within the designated time.
    • Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employees Agreement, or communicated from the executive team.


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 BLS card (per facility)
  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
  • 1 year experience preferred

Performs duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.

Duties

  • Interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and record information on patients' charts.
  • Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
  • Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
  • Hand 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 the routine diagnostic tests or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
  • Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine lab tests.
  • Schedules appointments, receive 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 letters and computer, and mail monthly statements to patients
  • Required to stand, stoop, bend, sit and reach frequently.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently.
  • Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively
    • Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
    • Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
    • Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within the designated time.
    • Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employees Agreement, or communicated from the executive team.


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 BLS card (per facility)
  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
  • 1 year experience preferred

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