Medical Assistant II Physician Practice
About The Position
The Medical Assistant II supports providers and staff across ambulatory clinics by coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, carrying out physician orders for laboratory testing, entering information into the electronic medical record, and serving as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers. The position is based at Stones Crossing Family Medicine and is full time, Monday through Friday, with a consistent day-shift schedule and observed holidays off. The role provides direct patient care in outpatient settings. Duties may include rooming patients; taking vital signs; obtaining medical histories; documenting care in the electronic medical record; administering vaccines, injections, and medications; performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and reconciling medications under the supervision of an RN or provider. The Medical Assistant also communicates with internal and external customers by phone, electronic messaging, and in person, and follows through on prior authorizations, referrals, 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.
- A qualifying medical assistant credential is listed: RMA through American Allied Health; CMA through the American Association of Medical Assistants; RMA through American Medical Technologists; RMA through the American Registry of Medical Assistants; NRCMA through the National Association for Health Professionals; NCMA through the National Center for Competency Testing; or CCMA through the National Healthcareer Association.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care and schedule appointments.
- Execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
- Enter patient information and document care in the electronic medical record.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
- Room patients, take vital signs, and obtain comprehensive medical histories.
- Administer vaccines, injections, and medications under the supervision of an RN or provider.
- Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing under the supervision of an RN or provider.
- Reconcile medications under the supervision of an RN or provider.
- 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
- Professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure intended to reward experience and expertise.
- Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits; details are available on the employer's career site.
- Observed holidays off work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
