Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Baptist Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides quality patient care promptly and professionally and assists with patient education. The role communicates patient information to and from the physician and provides direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under physician supervision. The Medical Assistant also performs other assigned tasks and duties within the scope of the role. The position is based at the Montgomery Family Residence Program.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Medical training through a certificate program or at least 2 years of experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting.
• Required BLS certification.
• Knowledge of glucometers, PT/INR machines, wheelchairs, and thermometers.
• Knowledge of urinalysis and EKG testing.
• Organizational skills.
• Oral and written communication and computer skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency by passing written and clinical tests.

Nice To Haves

• Active Medical Assistant certification or registration preferred.
• Medical training in LPN, laboratory, radiology, medical assisting, Emergency Medical Technician, or physician office work.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner.
• Assist with delivery of patient education.
• Communicate patient information to and from the physician.
• Provide direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under physician supervision.
• Perform other assigned tasks within the scope of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED