Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• BLS certification.
• 1–3 years of similar job experience in a medical office is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of similar job experience in a medical office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints, and readying patients for provider examinations.
• Prepare examination rooms as needed based on the patient’s chief complaint.
• Perform phlebotomy and obtain specimens for processing.
• Administer vaccines and complete required documentation.
• Perform diagnostic tests, such as EKG and pulmonary function tests, as directed and under physician supervision.
• Screen and direct patient calls according to established protocols.
• Contact patients regarding prescriptions and test results as directed and under physician supervision.
• Perform and document daily regulatory testing to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintain clinical supply par levels for the facility.
• Perform front desk duties as directed, which may include patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.
• Prepare charts before patient visits, obtain necessary information such as laboratory and test results, ensure appropriate patient-record documentation, identify and close care gaps, and communicate items for follow-up at the next visit.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) plan (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Short-term disability
• Optional long-term disability
• Colleague and dependent life insurance
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions