Certified Medical Assistant: M-F 40hrs/wk

Assists the physician/provider in examining and treating patients in the medical office. Performs triage, prepares patients for exams, administers injections and immunizations, conducts laboratory and diagnostic testing, and schedules procedures and hospital admissions. This position is eligible for a $5,000 retention bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physician/provider examination and administer injections and immunizations.
• Perform laboratory testing, EKGs, and other medical office testing and procedures.
• Schedule appointments, testing procedures, and work in both front office and clinical areas as assigned.
• Apply medical knowledge and critical thinking skills to assist the physician with proficient and comprehensive documentation.
• Arrange for diagnostic testing, specialist appointments, and hospital admission.
• Perform phlebotomy, administer injections, immunizations, and other special procedures (e.g., venipuncture, wound/lesion care).
• Measure and record at least three vital signs per patient visit.
• Perform telephone triage, including gathering illness details, answering questions, and reviewing calls with nurse practitioners or physicians as needed.
• Maintain waiting rooms, examination rooms, and offices; order supplies as required.
• Contribute to team building by supporting management decisions and participating in performance improvement activities.
• Train other Medical Assistants.
• Notify management of changes in workload.
• Complete all educational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of a qualified Medical Assistant course.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association).

Qualifications

• Preferred: One or more years of medical office experience and previous patient care experience in the physician office specialty area.