Medical Assistant (40hrs, F/T | Rotating Days) -Temple Physicians at Lafayette

About the role

The Medical Assistant receives patients at the time of visit and supports physicians and other clinical staff in delivering health care. The role involves a variety of medically‑related tasks to ensure smooth patient flow, including reception duties, administrative and clerical support, and assistance with patient procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greets and registers patients
• Completes patient intake forms
• Collects and enters patient demographic and billing information
• Prepares charts for clinical use
• Schedules appointments
• Updates electronic medical records as appropriate
• Collects payments in accordance with cash‑handling policies and procedures
• Provides reception, administrative, and clerical support
• Assists with patient procedures
• May support other clinical practices within the organization where skills and qualifications align

Requirements

• Graduate from a medical assistant program (non‑degree) – required
• Or a combination of relevant education and experience in lieu of a medical assistant program
• Certified Medical Assistant – required
• Registered Medical Assistant – required
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – required
• Basic Life Support certification – required

Preferred qualifications

• 1 year experience providing medical assistance in a physician office, nursing facility, or hospital