Medical Assistant I Gastroenterology

Wake Forest Health Network: Lexington - Gastroenterology

Lexington, North Carolina, United States
$21.85 - $32.80 ph
Patient preparation and rooming
Vital signs and health information
Laboratory procedures and aseptic technique
Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information

Job Summary

  • Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information.
  • Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
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Matching Summary

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information.

Salary

$21.85 - $32.80

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient preparation and rooming
  • vital signs and health information
  • laboratory procedures and aseptic technique
  • assisting with medical procedures
  • administering routine medications
  • patient communication and care coordination

Nice-to-have

  • customer service skills
  • positive patient experience
  • teamwork and collaboration
  • career development programs

Key Requirements

  • 1 yr experience preferred
  • Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Medical Assistant certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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