Clinic Medical Assistant
About The Position
Cherry County Hospital & Clinic is seeking a Clinic Medical Assistant to provide professional clinical support to healthcare providers and help ensure patients receive compassionate, efficient, and quality care. The role includes preparing patients, assisting with examinations and procedures, coordinating appointments and diagnostic testing, supporting patient communications, and maintaining accurate documentation and clinical spaces. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and following HIPAA, hospital, and safety policies. The work may involve sitting, standing, bending, lifting and positioning patients, and working around medical equipment. It may also include exposure to hazardous materials, requiring compliance with universal precautions and safety policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of medical assisting practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Good judgment, empathy, professionalism, and commitment to quality patient care.
- Ability to work effectively with patients, providers, and other staff members.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examinations and obtain accurate histories and vital signs.
- Assist providers with examinations, treatments, and office procedures.
- Support office surgeries and maintain sterile technique.
- Educate patients on medications, testing, and treatment plans as directed by providers.
- Schedule diagnostic testing and coordinate appointments.
- Triage patients according to provider protocols.
- Manage clinical phone calls, messages, prescriptions, and refills.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
- Prepare, clean, and restock examination rooms and clinical equipment.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and hospital policies.
- Participate in staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance with co-pay or HSA plan options; 100% paid for employee.
- Dental insurance; 100% paid for employee.
- Vision insurance; 100% paid for employee.
- $50,000 group life insurance with AD&D.
- Long-term disability; 100% paid for employee.
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Health savings account with employer contribution.
- Supplemental insurance options, including short-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
- Retirement plan with 457 pre-tax and Roth options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Student loan repayment program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
