Medical Assistant MPP

LGTC Group•San Jose, CA

13d•$23 - $25

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs clinical duties under the direct supervision of a nurse practitioner or physician. The role carries out clinician orders and performs or assists with patient care procedures and treatments. Responsibilities include collecting basic clinical information, taking vital signs, supporting patients, managing inventory and medication counts, and documenting visit encounters in the EHR. The Medical Assistant reports to the on-site supervising nurse practitioner at the beginning and end of each shift. The preferred schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday; full-time work may become available in the future.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of all requirements in a recognized Medical Assisting training program.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to work independently and as an integral part of the patient care team.
Ability to interact professionally with potential patients, clinic staff, physicians, and departments.
Professional appearance and demeanor, and ability to interface well with patients in a mental health setting.
Respect for and adherence to office guidelines, with good judgment regarding patient confidentiality.
Punctuality, reliability, and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of prior experience as a Medical Assistant.
Experience working with patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

Responsibilities

Gather basic clinical information and present it to the supervising physician.
Take vital signs.
Maintain a list of active patients.
Administer injections.
Provide basic patient customer service.
Provide basic patient education.
Manage inventory.
Count medication vials daily.
Report to the on-site supervising nurse practitioner at the start and end of the shift.
Draft visit encounters in the EHR at the end of the visit.
Carry out clinician orders and perform or assist with patient care procedures and treatments.