Certified Medical Assistant

Aylo Health • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care in a primary or family care practice under the direction of a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. The role serves patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, recording information in the electronic medical record, preparing and maintaining exam rooms, assisting with clinical procedures, performing routine tests, and supporting office operations. The position requires a current Medical Assistant certification or registration, or, for the listed LPN qualification, completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program and a current practical nurse license.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• For the MA qualification: current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• For the LPN qualification: completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program and a current practical nurse license.
• Current Basic Life Support card from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to travel to nearby offices as needed.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate multiple ongoing tasks.
• Organized and attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and efficiently to support patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more of work experience in a clinical private practice setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record patient information in the eClinicalWorks electronic medical record system.
• Prepare exam rooms and set up and assist with instruments and equipment.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and exam rooms.
• Inspect patient rooms for cleanliness, comfort, and sanitary conditions.
• Administer injections or treatments and draw blood.
• Perform routine laboratory tests; start, monitor, and discontinue tests.
• Operate diagnostic equipment to administer routine tests.
• Enter data into electronic medical records, including vital signs, and perform EKGs, spirometry, and similar office procedures.
• Schedule patients for tests and procedures.
• Call in, fax, or electronically prescribe required medication.
• Inventory and stock medical supplies and materials.
• Adhere to standards of care, the Code of Conduct, and HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Perform general cleaning duties to keep the office clean and tidy for patients and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly base pay.
• Pay for Performance bonus plans, with top-performing Medical Assistants able to earn an additional $900 per month or over $5.50 per hour.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED