Lucia M.

* Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records. * Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and procedures, keeping the rooms neat and clean. * Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. * Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies. * Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. * Prepare and administer medications/immunizations as directed by a physician. * Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients. * Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials and performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures. * 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. * Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms. * Inventory and order medical supplies as well as equipment. * Use excellent customer service skills.