Medical Assistant

Location: Knik-Fairview

Medical Assistant# Medical Assistant Hot Job Capstone Eagle River - Eagle River, AK 99577## Description
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* What You’ll Do:

** Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician by performing the following duties:
* Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information on patient's charts.
* Prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients.
* Phlebotomy and processing labs; running diagnostic tests; calling patients with results.
* Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
* Hands instruments and materials to Physician as directed.
* Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
* Assist current medical assistants with patient care and phlebotomy.
* Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) m and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test.
* Calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
* Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
* Schedules appointments, performs secretarial tasks and completes forms.
* Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
** What You Need For This Job:
*** High School Diploma or general education degree
* Current Medical Assistant Certification
* CPR/ First Aid Certification
* One-Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
* Must reside in or near Wasilla, Alaska.
* Have general knowledge of EMR software and Outlook Programs
* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
* Ability to frequently stand; walk; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl.
* Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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