- Durham, North Carolina, United States
The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care.
Responsibilities
- Takes medical histories and records vital signs
- Explains treatment procedures to patients
- Prepares patients for examinations and procedures
- Assists medical and nursing staff during examination and procedures
- Collects and prepares laboratory specimens
Requirements
- High school or GED graduation required
- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly preferred