Medical Assistant I - Full Time
About The Position
Granger Medical Clinic is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant I for its Murray Urology clinic. The Medical Assistant is an integral member of the healthcare team, working with physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and technicians to provide patients with an exceptional experience. The position offers experience and knowledge that can help prepare someone for a future career as a clinician. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role involves preparing for patient visits, conducting intake, supporting providers during examinations and procedures, documenting patient interactions, and assisting patients with follow-up and after-care. The work includes patient transfers and wheelchair transport, computer use, and work in climate-controlled indoor settings as well as outdoors in possible all-weather conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, adapt to change, and handle patient interactions with compassion and professionalism.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Dependability, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work with people, contribute as a team player, and help others with tasks.
- Ability to communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with physicians, clinic staff, and patients.
Nice To Haves
- Previous scribe experience.
- Healthcare training or certification is strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Prepare required information in advance of patient visits.
- Greet patients, room them, and complete patient intake interviews.
- Convey patient intake information to the treating provider and accompany the provider during patient examinations.
- Accurately transcribe information into the chart as the provider examines the patient and discusses the treatment or plan of care.
- Assist the provider with educating patients about proposed treatment plans, procedure instructions, and related information.
- Return patient phone calls in a timely manner and compassionately relay information between the provider and patient.
- Document all patient interactions adequately in the electronic medical record.
- Assist the procedure team with transferring patients from the procedure table.
- Assist patients with transfers from wheelchairs to recovery chairs.
- Instruct patients on after-care instructions.
- Provide patients with a follow-up plan and schedule follow-up appointments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Medical insurance
- Sick leave
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Paid maternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit sharing
- Safe Harbor contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
