Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• One to two years of previous experience in a physician practice or clinic setting is preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Ability to work independently without close supervision and consistently exercise discretion and sound clinical and professional judgment.
• Ability to complete and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and obtain vital signs.
• Perform basic testing and screenings, including vision and hearing tests, urine drug screens, breath alcohol tests, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory samples; complete related paperwork and computer work for ordered tests on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples.
• Administer subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and complete associated documentation according to policy.
• Perform point-of-care testing, including strep, mono, glucose, influenza, urine pregnancy, and urinalysis tests.
• Dispense and document medications and other treatment modalities.
• Maintain sterile technique; clean and sterilize instruments and properly use the autoclave.
• Schedule and coordinate records for patients’ ancillary care.
• Assist providers with examinations and testing, including pelvic exams, eye and ear irrigations, incision and drainage, and splinting or ortho-glass preparation.
• Perform occupational medicine testing, including urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and DOT physicals.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and protect patients’ rights.
• Ensure equipment is in working order and report malfunctions to the manager.
• Log laboratory procedures and process related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
• Handle patient callbacks, physician and specialist referrals, pharmacy issues, and patient education.
• Maintain examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and stock necessary medical supplies.
• Help ensure good patient flow and clean and stock the site with other team members.
• Explain accepted and out-of-network insurance coverage and pricing to patients; collect and record payments and complete registration screens promptly.
• Travel to care centers within the designated region.
• Train other team members and perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Complimentary visits to Hometown Urgent Care for employees and their spouse or domestic partner and children during employment.