outpatient services medical assistant IBT
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by providing direct patient care and administrative support in an ambulatory setting. The role works under the supervision of the Practice or Ambulatory Clinical Manager, physician, and/or Registered Nurse. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for visits, obtains vital signs and medical histories, performs medication reconciliation, assists with examinations and procedures, and completes services such as EKGs, blood pressure checks, pulse oximetry, and Hgb A1-C testing. Additional duties include updating the electronic medical record (EMR), tracking lab results and referrals, coordinating follow-up care, scheduling appointments and tests, obtaining prior authorizations, maintaining exam rooms and supplies, and assisting with general office duties. The Medical Assistant helps ensure patient confidentiality, safety, infection control, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program of 9 months or longer, or a minimum of 3 years of Medical Assistant experience in a comparable setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Strong communication, computer, organizational, and patient-care skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- 3 years of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
- EMR and appointment scheduling experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for visits.
- Obtain vital signs and medical histories.
- Perform medication reconciliation.
- Assist with examinations and procedures.
- Perform EKGs, blood pressure checks, pulse oximetry, and Hgb A1-C testing.
- Update the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Track lab results and referrals.
- Coordinate follow-up care.
- Schedule appointments and tests.
- Obtain prior authorizations.
- Maintain exam rooms and supplies.
- Assist with general office duties.
- Help ensure patient confidentiality, safety, infection control, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
