About the position
The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice. Medical Assistants help patients transition from the outside world into the provider's office. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health for our patients, including: Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including but not limited to taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations. Act as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians. Measure patient's vital signs. Prepare and administer vaccines/medications. Document patient information into the electronic health record. Collect specimens for testing.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations.
- Act as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians.
- Measure patient's vital signs.
- Prepare and administer vaccines/medications.
- Document patient information into the electronic health record.
- Collect specimens for testing.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least two years of medical assistant or equivalent experience within the last five years.
- Good communications skills.
- Experience using a keyboard and computers.
- Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.
- Current AHA CPR certification.
- Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed.
- Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations.
- Resilient and flexible in a changing environment.
- Ability to cooperate and work with others.
- Ability to make sound and timely decisions and ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week.
- Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed.
- Ability to stoop/bend.
- Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
