Medical Assistant
About The Position
Under direct supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role is also responsible for supporting smooth patient flow. The position is based in Midtown and is scheduled Monday through Friday for 35 hours per week. The Medical Assistant supports patients and clinical staff through patient intake, room preparation, clinical assistance, documentation, and clerical tasks. Depending on practice needs, Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Approximately one year of related experience; experience in a relevant specialty area is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with multiple constituencies.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism in appearance, presentation, and demeanor.
- Proper phlebotomy training is required before performing blood draws, if blood draws are required.
- Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification may be required, depending on practice needs.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required; when required, it must be obtained through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a medical assistant training course that includes phlebotomy training is highly desired.
- Candidates with extensive medical assistant work experience and phlebotomy experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and triage calls to appropriate personnel.
- Greet registered patients, triage them through the patient flow process, check schedules, and accompany them to exam or procedure rooms.
- Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, and preparation for exams.
- Maintain a sterile environment and ensure standard infection control precautions are observed.
- Prepare exam rooms before patient visits; clean rooms and instruments and restock supplies between patients.
- Perform patient care tasks that may include taking vital signs, updating patient history, collecting blood, urine, and stool specimens, and assisting providers and nurses in the exam room.
- Input patient data into the practice management system.
- Perform clerical tasks that may include sending, receiving, and scanning medical records; obtaining diagnostic reports, hospital notes, and referral information; completing forms and requisitions; managing charting; and sending specimens to labs.
- Monitor clinical equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and escalate issues to a supervisor.
- Check dated materials and medications regularly for expiration dates and discard expired items.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
