Medical Assistant - Certified

Prior to the patient receiving services from medical staff:.

Obtains relevant patient medical history summaries Takes patient vital signs (weight, blood pressure, etc.) Documents medical history summaries and vital signs in the electronic medical record

Prepares patients for examination and explains treatment procedures to patients as needed. Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, and may perform basic laboratory tests on the premises. Disposes contaminated supplies. Schedules and administers medication injections, as ordered by medical staff, in accordance with rules and regulations (e.g., right patient, right medication, right dose, right route; physician must be on-site; proper billing,