Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports General and Vascular Surgery patient sessions by assisting patients upon arrival, monitoring basic physiological parameters, and providing direct patient care appropriate to the procedures and ages of patients served. The role includes obtaining blood specimens within scope of practice, administering medications according to established guidelines, and demonstrating competency in required procedures while considering patients’ ages, growth, and development. The Medical Assistant provides ongoing support to providers for patient-related tasks, schedules telephone appointments, and remains knowledgeable about emergency procedures. The role also maintains exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts in a clean, orderly, appropriately stocked condition, ensures equipment is maintained, and reports urgent information or unusual occurrences as they arise.
Requirements
- Knowledge of standard precautions, body mechanics, and patient-care procedures acquired through completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program.
- Ability to communicate, interpret, and respond verbally and in writing to patients, family members, and patient-care team members; document completion of patient-care tasks in patient charts; communicate patient needs to appropriate care providers; support patient education; and facilitate team goals and effectiveness.
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.
- BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Assist ambulatory patients upon arrival during patient sessions.
- Monitor basic physiological parameters.
- Provide direct patient care according to patient-session procedures and the ages of patients served.
- Procure blood specimens within scope of practice.
- Administer medications according to established guidelines.
- Demonstrate competency in procedures within scope of practice and position requirements, appropriate to patients’ ages, growth, and development.
- Provide continuous support to providers for patient-related tasks.
- Handle telephone and appointment scheduling.
- Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Keep exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts clean, orderly, and appropriately supplied, and ensure equipment is maintained.
- Report necessary information and urgent or unusual occurrences as they develop.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Savings accounts and voluntary benefits.
- Wellness programs and discounts.
- Paid life insurance.
- Generous 401(k) match.
- Adoption assistance.
- Back-up daycare.
- Free onsite parking.
- Recognition rewards.
- Fully paid tuition program or tuition assistance program.
- Some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
