Urgent Care Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must meet at least one of the following: one year of MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience; completion of an MA program including a hands-on MA externship; completion of a SEP internship; completion of EMT certification; or a degree in Health or Biological Sciences that includes hands-on clinical patient care activities such as Athletic Trainer.

Nice To Haves

• An approved credential such as CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA, or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview them, measure vital signs, and document the information in their charts.
• Document appropriate patient history in patient charts.
• Give patients clear directions, address concerns about examinations, and document appropriately.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during examinations.
• Perform nursing procedures under provider supervision.
• Provide patient instructions as directed by providers.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by providers.
• Ensure patient chart information is complete and accurate.
• Complete forms needed for the revenue cycle, including order verification or clarification, waivers for non-covered services, and encounter forms.
• Maintain adequate supplies in exam rooms and workstations.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms.
• Clean, maintain, and sterilize equipment and instruments, and report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain logs and perform required checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, and cold sterilization fluid changes.
• Assist with patient requests.
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback or answers to patient, provider, and pharmacy calls.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front-office staff to providers.
• Complete referrals, outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.
• File and distribute patient information accurately and on time.
• Work with the Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
• Follow the Scribe policy guidelines when working as a scribe.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.
• Depending on practice needs, obtain vital signs; assist with exams and procedures; administer injections and immunizations; perform EKGs and laboratory procedures; collect patient samples; and answer and triage patient calls and questions.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) with match
• Opportunity for career growth