Medical Assistant - TGMG Davis Island Surgical Oncology

Under general supervision of the department manager, nursing staff, and SMA/LMA, the Medical Assistant (MA) follows policies, procedures, professional guidelines, and provides clinical and clerical support such as assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, filing, retrieval of information, and performance of screening examinations. 

Essential Functions:

• Assisting healthcare providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatment 
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and managing medical records. 
• Providing basic health education to patients, including information on procedures and preventive care.

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Work Experience:

• 3 months of healthcare experience

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Medical Terminology 
• Ability to assist with routine patient care tasks such as vital signs, preparing examination rooms 
• Ability to effectively communicate and explain procedures and provide clear instructions
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures. 
• Demonstrates the ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including but not limited to, answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing and scanning of documents.