Medical Assistant Full-Time
About The Position
Aizer Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Pediatrics team. The organization is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center offering a range of services and emphasizing compassionate, relationship-based, whole-person care. The Pediatrics team provides specialized, evidence-based, ethical, and family-centered care for children, collaborating across disciplines to address diverse healthcare needs. The Medical Assistant assesses patient needs and medical urgency, provides individualized support, and implements orders under the supervision of healthcare providers. The role assists with treatments, procedures, and patient education, and supports preventive care and lifestyle management. It also coordinates communication among patients, healthcare teams, and administrative staff, arranges referrals, and maintains documentation in eClinicalWorks (EMR). The position performs clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, assisting with minor procedures, conducting diagnostic tests, and collecting specimens. It maintains cleanliness, safety, infection control, and instrument and equipment sterilization, while protecting patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA. The Medical Assistant is expected to learn and adapt, work collaboratively, and take on miscellaneous tasks and scheduling or assignment changes to meet departmental and organizational needs. The schedule consists of 8-hour shifts within the listed operating hours: Sundays, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Pay is $22 per hour.
Requirements
- Strong commitment to teamwork and ability to take initiative.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate effectively to medical staff and patients.
- Strong work ethic.
- Comprehension and deductive reasoning skills.
- Ability to learn new techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of Medical Assistant experience, training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- CPR certification.
- Phlebotomy experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess individual patient needs and medical urgency to prioritize care.
- Provide individualized patient support and implement necessary orders under healthcare provider supervision.
- Assist with treatments, procedures, and patient education, supporting preventive care and lifestyle management.
- Facilitate communication among patients, healthcare teams, and administrative staff to support continuity of care.
- Coordinate referrals and maintain accurate documentation using eClinicalWorks (EMR).
- Take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, assist with minor procedures, conduct diagnostic tests, and collect specimens accurately.
- Follow Aizer Health medical protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and infection control in clinical environments; sterilize and maintain medical instruments and equipment.
- Protect patient confidentiality and privacy in compliance with HIPAA.
- Learn and adapt to new skills and procedures, maintain a positive and empathetic approach, and build strong patient relationships.
- Perform miscellaneous tasks and collaborate with colleagues, adapting to scheduling and assignment needs.
Benefits
- Team Appreciation Bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no employee contribution.
- Paid time off and sick time.
- Eight paid holidays.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
