Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) is a vital member of the patient care team, supporting physicians and other clinicians in delivering high-quality healthcare to ambulatory patients. MAs are crucial for the efficient operation of a fast-paced medical practice, assisting patients in their transition into the provider's office. The role involves performing various tasks to promote optimal patient health, including assisting with clinical duties, acting as a liaison between patients and clinicians, measuring vital signs, preparing and administering vaccines/medications, documenting patient information in the electronic health record, and collecting specimens for testing.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least two years of medical assistant experience within the last five years
- Good communications skills
- Experience using a keyboard and computers
- Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care
- Current AHA CPR certification
- Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed
- Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations
- Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
- Ability to cooperate and work with others
- Ability to make sound and timely decisions
- Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week
- Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, ability to stoop/bend
- Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including but not limited to taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations
- Act as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians
- Measure patient’s vital signs
- Prepare and administer vaccines/medications
- Document patient information into the electronic health record
- Collect specimens for testing
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
