Medical Assistant II Physician Practice
About The Position
The Medical Assistant II supports clinical duties for multiple ambulatory clinics and assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. The role includes scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for laboratory testing, documenting information in the electronic medical record, and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers. In outpatient settings, the Medical Assistant may room patients; take vital signs and comprehensive medical histories; document care in the electronic medical record; and perform vaccinations, injections, medication administration, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and medication reconciliation under RN or provider supervision. The position also gathers information from internal and external customers and responds by phone, electronic messaging, or in person. It initiates and follows through on prior authorizations and referrals, and processes sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assisting program, or five years of medical assistant experience in lieu of the program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
- One of the listed medical assistant credentials: RMA (American Allied Health, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants); CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants); NRCMA (National Association for Health Professionals); NCMA (National Center for Competency Testing); or CCMA (National Healthcareer Association).
Responsibilities
- Assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
- Schedule appointments and carry out physician orders for laboratory testing.
- Enter and document patient information in the electronic medical record.
- Serve as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.
- Room patients and take vital signs and comprehensive medical histories.
- Administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and medication reconciliation under RN or provider supervision.
- Gather requirements from internal and external customers and provide information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person.
- Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations and referrals.
- Process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus may be available to eligible candidates.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced benefits package.
- Observed holidays off work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
