MA / Front Desk Check in

Obstetrics and Gynecology Certified Medical Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Obstetrics and Gynecology Certified Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. This position will act as an MA 2-3 days a week and the other 2-3 days a week will be the front desk check in.

MA Essential Duties Include :

• Takes patients to examining rooms to prepare them for the physician / Takes detailed medical histories and determines the reason for the visit.
• Interviews patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height / Records patient's medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Prepares rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms clean and stocked.
• Presents patient history summary and alerts physicians to patient changes.
• Pull lab charts and annotate patient charts with exam and treatment results.
• Assists with in-office examinations and medical procedures including LEEP procedures, IUD insertion, colposcopies, among others.
• Helps physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
• Coordinates patient tests and follow-up care. Schedules surgeries, calling surgical center, verifying times with patients, and preparing charts, pre-admission, and consent forms. Schedules patients with other doctors for consultation as required.
• Counsels patients in the office and on the phone concerning treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
• Collects blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Authorizes drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Cleans and sterilize instruments, dispose of contaminated supplies / Wash, and prepare speculum for autoclave.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a physician.
• Performs routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• As needed, operates equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests, contacts medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission, inventories, and orders medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
• Other back-office duties as assigned.
• Skilled in organization, customer service, and attention to detail.
• Possess exceptional communication and relational skills.

Front Desk Essential Duties Include :