Medical Assistant - Full Time

Medi-Weightloss•Warwick, RI

12d

About The Position

Medi-Weightloss of Warwick, RI is seeking a talented and experienced Medical Assistant with front office expertise to support its personalized medical weight loss programs. The role combines clinical responsibilities—including patient vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, and injections—with administrative and front office duties. The ideal candidate is a team player with clinical skills and experience in insurance and verification of benefits (VOB). Exercise knowledge is a plus. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday for 30 hours. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification.
Front office experience, including knowledge of insurance and verification of benefits (VOB).
Clinical experience in EKG and phlebotomy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience and training in exercise; exercise knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient vitals, perform EKGs and phlebotomy, and administer IM injections.
Prepare laboratory order forms and obtain patient laboratory results.
Assist physicians or mid-level practitioners with patient referrals to other healthcare professionals.
Document patient progress notes in patient charts and/or the EMR.
Conduct follow-up calls to discuss patient progress and address concerns.
Use a multi-line phone system to answer and appropriately route incoming calls.
Refer non-routine, sensitive, or complex requests to the appropriate staff member.
Greet patients, maintain a friendly environment, and provide exceptional patient service.
Help monitor daily inventory levels of clinical and office supplies.
Scan and upload documents to patient files daily.
Train additional staff on daily procedures when requested by the office manager and/or physician.
Participate in clinic marketing efforts and support clinic profitability and success.
Perform other clinical duties as required.