Certified Medical Assistant

About the role

Taylorsville Primary Care is seeking a Medical Assistant Certified/Registered to support the providers in delivering quality health care to ambulatory patients. The position is full-time with benefits eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provides support in the delivery of quality clinical care
• Sets up for patient visits by performing chart preparation
• Performs tests/procedures as ordered and communicates test results
• Collects accurate specimens and maintains quality control logs
• Administers medications and coordinates refills with pharmacies
• Distributes patient education and discharge instructions
• Aids in discharge planning and communicates with other providers
• Documents all patient communication in the medical record
• Ensures efficient, high-quality service to patients and families
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA standards
• Complies with infection control and safety standards
• Maintains work area and participates in safety drills
• Completes annual competency review and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least one year of medical assistant or equivalent experience
• Current AHA CPR certification
• Current Medical Assistant Certification/Registration required
• Ability to travel locally and work in stressful conditions
• Physical requirements including lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance

Skills

• Good communications skills
• Keyboard and computer proficiency
• Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Paid time off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Continuing education and professional growth opportunities
• One of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs

Pay

$22.90 - $34.35 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00