JOB REQUIREMENTS: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. Under the direction of the Clinic Manager and Physician, the Medical Assistant is responsible for the receiving of patients, preparing the patients to be seen by the physician, and assisting the physician as requested in the delivery of care to the patient. The Clinical Assistant works with new born, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and is knowledgeable with regard to the clinic\'s patient education program and provides educational materials to the patient when appropriate. The clinical assistant is also responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies. Change dressings on wounds. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians\' instructions to patients. Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic. Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment. Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients. Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests. Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Record patients\' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. Schedule appointments for patients. Set up medical laboratory equipment. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Required: Entry Level ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.froedtertsouth.com/careers