Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. The role includes obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. Additional duties include managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. After successful completion of clinical competency, the Medical Assistant may also perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are important to support providers and efficient patient care. Regular on-site presence is required to perform the essential job functions. All Medical Assistants undergo a clinical competency assessment upon hire and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and evaluation. Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine must obtain BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Equivalency.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or similar setting, including direct hands-on clinical patient care; or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on patient experience.
- Direct hands-on patient care experience may include obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, or administering injections or vaccines.
- Successfully complete a clinical competency assessment and MA orientation upon hire.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
- For Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine, BAT and DOT certifications within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Current Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
- Graduation from an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
- Basic computer skills and experience with an EMR system.
Responsibilities
- Obtain patient vital signs.
- Reconcile medications and collect patient history.
- Facilitate patient flow and provide clinical support to providers.
- Manage the electronic health record (EPIC).
- Schedule appointments and process medication requests.
- Handle prior authorizations and coordinate tests and procedures.
- Upon successful completion of clinical competency, perform EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy as required.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus may be available to new hires meeting eligibility criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
