Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, equivalent relevant work experience, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing school with Fundamentals of Nursing and two clinical rotations completed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy.
• Technical skills and manual dexterity for clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, performing ECGs and injections, and preparing patients.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and Thundermist’s mission of serving the community.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who do not meet every preferred qualification are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients, confirm the reason for their visit, and obtain histories, vital signs, and other required tests.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and procedures based on visit type.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures while maintaining a caring and supportive environment.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests and administer immunizations according to established guidelines.
• Properly operate and maintain clinical equipment.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization and autoclaving according to established guidelines.
• Dispose of medical waste and sharps properly.
• Assess medication refill needs and update patient requests in the Chief Complaint.
• Ensure forms, external records, and charting are complete for the provider before visits.
• Document clearly and concisely in patient progress notes and telephone encounters.
• Monitor provider schedules for booking errors and correct them using established guidelines.
• Assist with and answer calls for the provider and care team, documenting messages fully and accurately.
• Maintain departmental logs and manage inventory, including checking expiration dates and disposing of out-of-date supplies.
• Stock exam rooms and follow established opening and closing guidelines.
• Notify appropriate staff about supply shortages, equipment damage, or missing equipment.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and all other applicable licensing standards.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance ($75,000) and long-term disability coverage at no cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health FSA up to $3,300 and Dependent Care FSA up to $5,000.
• Retirement plan with a 1:1 employer match up to 4%.
• Critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Wellness reimbursement up to $200 per year.
• PTO starting at 22 days, increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays.