Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Position Purpose

Assists the ambulatory care setting physician or other professional healthcare provider with support for patient care and examinations, including exam preparation and lab work. Performs basic medical assisting procedures necessary to provide for care, comfort and safety of patients.

Responsibilities

• Show patients to exam room
• Interview patients
• Measure vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Document in Electronic Health Record
• Accurately assess patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and record data in the medical record
• Take any necessary labs, prepare for pick up and record in the patient electronic health record, communicate with the appropriate departments on protocol for all labs and receive all information they need for procedures
• Properly set up exam room and prepare patients for examinations and procedures
• Assist with procedures and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference, i.e. gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen preparation
• Maintain knowledge and skills of front office operations
• Assist as necessary with reception, medical records, scheduling and billing functions of the office

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1+ year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a Physician's office (preferred)

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1+ year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a Physician's office (preferred)

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules
• Free onsite parking

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 annually

Schedule

Mon-Fri, day shift