Medical Assistant – Primary Care

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint.

• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s.

• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.

• Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.

• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.

• Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas.

• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, including vital sign measurement, documentation, and support for medical procedures. Holds active Medical Assistant Certification and BLS certification, with strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Medical Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification
• Patient Care Coordination
• Medical Software Proficiency
• Interpersonal Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vital Sign Measurement
• Phlebotomy
• EKG Administration
• Patient Documentation
• Medical Record Management

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Medical Assistant
• Clinical Support
• Healthcare Coordination

Tools & Technologies

• Medical Software