Medical Assistant - Outpatient
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of activities that may include direct patient care, administrative work, and laboratory functions. Patient care may involve working with patients of all ages, both in person and over the phone, and completing tasks that use assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider. The Medical Assistant may also perform reception activities, greet and assist patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of a patient visit.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required; at department discretion, one or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of program completion.
- Medical Assistant certification or registration is required, or must be obtained within 90 days of the start date from one of the listed credentialing organizations.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to patients of all ages, in person and over the phone.
- Complete patient-care tasks involving assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.
- Perform administrative and laboratory functions.
- Perform reception activities, including greeting and assisting patients and visitors.
- Help complete the business side of a patient visit.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
- Adoption assistance up to $7,500.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Identity theft coverage.
- Colleague rewards and recognition program.
- Discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
