Medical Assistant-1

About the role

Effectively check in and prepare patients for office visits, examinations, and procedures. Obtain vital signs, perform in-office procedures and treatments (EKG, spirometry, peak flow, bone density, nebulizer treatments), and relay laboratory test results. Obtain and record patient histories (medical, surgical, social, etc.), medications, and allergies. Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with examinations or in-office procedures. Prepare and administer immunizations and injections as ordered, and monitor patients afterward. Handle incoming phone calls from patients, pharmacies, other physician offices, testing resources, and insurance companies. Notify patients of test results and provide follow-up instructions. Review and process prescription refill requests according to office protocols. Clean and sanitize examination and procedure rooms, as well as instruments.

Responsibilities

• Check in and prepare patients for office visits, examinations, and procedures
• Obtain and record accurate vital signs
• Perform in-office procedures and treatments (EKG, spirometry, peak flow, bone density, nebulizer treatments)
• Relay laboratory test results
• Obtain and document patient histories (medical, surgical, social, etc.)
• Record patient medications and allergies
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with examinations and procedures
• Prepare and administer immunizations and injections as ordered
• Monitor patients after injections or vaccinations
• Handle incoming phone calls from patients, pharmacies, other offices, testing resources, and insurance companies
• Notify patients of test results and provide follow-up instructions
• Review and process prescription refill requests according to office protocols
• Clean and sanitize examination and procedure rooms
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments

Qualifications

• Dependable, polite, and courteous
• Proficient, accurate, and thorough in all tasks
• Resourceful and able to adapt and improvise as needed
• Ability to prioritize tasks accurately
• Ability to work as part of a team with all departments and staff
• Passionate about providing the best care to patients

Benefits

• Paid holidays plus one personal paid holiday
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Additional benefits available

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

Schedule

Monday through Friday