460 - Medical Assistant

Description JOB SUMMARY The medical assistant performs patient care activities focused on preparing the patient for the visit with the provider. The medical assistant collects patient-specific data i.e. vital signs, height and weight, chief medical complaint, etc. Best practices for customer service are integral to the interactions which medical assistant have with patients. Alerting the provider to potential medical emergencies and the follow-up of missed appointments are also part of the role…