Medical Assistant - Almara Women's Health | OGI

Essential Functions

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit.
• Measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and documents all information in patient’s chart.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Performs in-house testing including UA, Hemoglobin, 1-hour glucose, 3-hour glucose, and ICT stool samples.
• Aid physician and physician assistant in exam rooms.
• Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
• Ensure all related reports, labs, and information is filed is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

  Education And Experience Requirements

  • Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or MLT program.
  • AAMA or AMT certified (if not currently certified, willing to become certified).
  • 1+ years’ experience of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic setting.
  • Willing to train Medical Assistant that has completed their Externship.
  • X-ray licensed or willing to obtain limited scope x-ray license to perform Bone Density scans, preferred.

  Benefits & Compensation

  • Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical (with Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
  • All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) with Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs, and more.

  Working Conditions

  • Frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
  • Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift.
  • Must be able to frequently perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, and reaching.
  • Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
  • Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.
  • Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer).

  Setting Clinic Essential Requirements

  • Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.).
  • Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
  • Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritize workload effectively.
  • Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone, and email interactions.
  • Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.