Certified Medical Assistant - M-F 40 hours
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant Triage prepares and assists physicians and other providers in examining and treating patients in a medical office. The position primarily performs triage duties and may assist with examinations, diagnostic processes, and treatments; arrange diagnostic testing and hospital admissions; obtain insurance authorizations; schedule outpatient and inpatient procedures; assess and triage patients; prepare and administer medication; and perform laboratory and diagnostic testing in the medical office setting. The position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a qualified Medical Assistant course.
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant credential.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of medical office experience.
- Previous patient-care experience in the physician office specialty area.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for physician/provider examinations and administer injections and immunizations.
- Perform laboratory testing, EKGs, and other medical office testing and procedures.
- Schedule appointments and testing procedures, and work in front-office and clinical areas as assigned.
- Apply medical knowledge and critical-thinking skills to assist physicians with proficient and comprehensive documentation.
- Arrange diagnostic testing, specialist appointments, and hospital admissions.
- Perform required phlebotomy, venipuncture, injections, immunizations, other special procedures, and cleansing of wound or lesion sites as needed.
- Measure and record at least three vital signs per patient visit.
- Perform telephone triage by gathering details about illnesses, answering questions, ensuring information is available, and reviewing calls with a nurse practitioner or physician as appropriate.
- Maintain waiting rooms, examination rooms, and offices, and order supplies as required.
- Support team building by supporting management decisions and participating in performance-improvement activities.
- Train other Medical Assistants.
- Notify management of changes in workload.
- Complete all educational requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
