Medical Assistant I - Full Time
About The Position
Granger Medical Clinic is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant at 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 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 patient intake and support during examinations and procedures, communication with patients and providers, documentation in the electronic medical record, and assistance with follow-up care. The work is physical and includes helping transfer and transport patients. Work takes place in climate-controlled indoor settings and may also involve outside conditions in all types of weather.
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 multitask.
- Enjoy working with people, be a team player, and be willing to help others with tasks.
- Ability to communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with physicians, clinic staff, and patients.
- Ability to perform physical work, including assisting with patient transfers and wheelchair transport.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions associated with transporting patients and operating a computer and other office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous scribe experience is helpful.
- Healthcare training or certification is strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Prepare required information in advance of patient visits.
- Greet and room patients and complete intake interviews.
- Convey patient intake information to the treating provider and accompany the provider during patient examinations.
- Accurately transcribe information into the patient 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 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 follow-up plans 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 Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with company match, profit share, and 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
