Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Employer: ChenMed. **We’re unique. You should be, too.** We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. The Medical Assistant (Care Promoter 1) is an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical centers running smoothly. The duties of Medical Assistant (Care Promoter 1) vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location and type. In addition to administrative duties, Care Promoters perform clinical duties under direct physician supervision in accordance with state medical practice acts. The Medical Assistant (Care Promoter 1) is an integral member of a Physician-lead Care Team that is focused on providing excellent and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of patients. ​ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: + Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history. + Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel. + Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient. + Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel. + Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests. + Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision. + Maintains supplies, equ