Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• At least three years of direct patient care and/or phlebotomy experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals from multidisciplinary groups.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• CPR certification based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy licensure.

Responsibilities

• Complete vital signs, specimen testing, and EKGs as needed.
• Organize the daily patient schedule, greet patients, and assign rooms.
• Order supplies for the unit as necessary.
• Maintain competency requirements.
• Coordinate ordering blood products in collaboration with registered nurses, the Blood Bank, and the Laboratory.
• Greet people entering the clinic, identify self and role, explain processes and procedures to new patients, and assist with paperwork.
• Participate in interdisciplinary activities, including staff meetings and committees, as assigned.
• Maintain a highly visible and accessible presence in a prominent clinic area.
• Anticipate and respond to customer needs.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations as a team member.
• Assist with patient registration, including verification and confirmation of health insurance coverage.
• Immediately report situations that may affect the safety of patients, visitors, or staff.
• Provide front desk coverage as assigned.
• Monitor the clinic environment and facilitate correction of issues affecting its appearance, comfort, or safety.
• Account for all customers in the clinic.
• Coordinate and supervise the lobby and waiting room.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and clinic staff.
• Collect all copayments daily and correctly balance them at the end of each day.
• Coordinate scheduling, including testing.
• Coordinate and manage the bone marrow biopsy schedule for multiple practitioners and the bone marrow technician.