Medical Assistant Physician Practice
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports clinical duties for multiple ambulatory clinics and helps providers and staff coordinate patient care. The position schedules appointments, carries out physician orders for laboratory testing, enters information into the electronic medical record, and serves as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers. The role is in a busy, growing cardiology practice and involves teamwork and opportunities to learn. In outpatient settings, the Medical Assistant may room patients; take vital signs; obtain medical histories; document care in the electronic medical record; administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; and reconcile medications under the supervision of an RN or provider. The role also gathers information from internal and external customers and communicates by phone, electronic messaging, and in person. It initiates and follows through on prior authorizations and referrals, and processes sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a varied set schedule beginning between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. and ending between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. The position has a consistent day shift and observed holidays off. Travel is never or rare.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assisting program, or five years of medical assistant experience in lieu of the program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- One of the listed medical assistant credentials: RMA (AAH, AMT, or ARMA); CMA (AAMA); CMA (AMCA); NRCMA (NAHP); NCMA (NCCT); CCMA (NHA or NPS).
Nice To Haves
- One year of medical assisting experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
- Schedule appointments and execute physician orders for laboratory testing.
- Enter patient information and document care in the electronic medical record.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
- Room patients, take vital signs, and obtain comprehensive medical histories.
- Administer vaccines, injections, and medications under RN or provider supervision.
- Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing under RN or provider supervision.
- Reconcile medications under RN or provider supervision.
- Gather requirements from internal and external customers and provide information by phone, electronic messaging, and in person.
- Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations and referrals.
- Process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills as directed.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus may be available to eligible employees.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure that rewards experience and expertise.
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
- Consistent day shift schedule and observed holidays off work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
