Medical Assistant - Primary Care Tomlin
About The Position
A nonexempt position responsible for performing clinical and clerical duties in alignment with Inspira Health Network’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The Medical Assistant provides clinical and supportive services to patients, providers, and staff; greets patients; and creates, verifies, and updates patient insurance information. Clinical work includes collecting specimens, administering injections and vaccines, entering appropriate information into a state database, preparing patients for exams, collecting patient histories, performing screenings per provider guidelines, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting with other practice procedures. The role follows IMG workflows and guidelines, including participation in daily practice huddles. The employee may be assigned to cover other IMG offices based on staffing needs. The position requires the ability to learn and retain patient-care procedures, maintain a pleasant and professional image, demonstrate compassion and empathy, and plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks in a timely manner.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Medical assistant diploma and certification from an accredited vocational institution or community college.
- Active Medical Assistant certification or registry from one of the listed nationally recognized certifying organizations: AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP, NCMA, or AMT.
- Maintain certification or registry in good standing throughout employment.
- Active American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification.
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient-care procedures.
- Ability to maintain a pleasant and professional image and demonstrate compassion and empathy.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks in a timely manner.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in a medical practice.
- Phlebotomy and EKG experience.
- Experience administering drugs, particularly vaccines and medication injections.
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and supportive services to patients, providers, and staff.
- Greet patients and create, verify, and update patient insurance information.
- Collect specimens and administer injections and vaccines.
- Enter appropriate information into the state database.
- Prepare patients for exams, including obtaining complete vital signs, and collect patient histories.
- Perform screening procedures according to provider guidelines.
- Relay instructions to patients and assist with other specific practice procedures.
- Follow IMG workflows and guidelines, including participating in daily practice huddles.
- Cover other IMG offices when assigned based on staffing needs.
- Plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks in a timely manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
