Medical Assistant

Job Description

Beacon has an excellent opportunity available within our clinic as a Medical Assistant - Rheumatology Experience (Full-time/Part-time).

• Rooming patients, collecting vital signs, specimens, administers shots, and carries out orders (i.e., labs, biopsies, referrals)
• Affords assistance with patient intake forms, including social and family history, medication list, review of systems and preventative measures.
• Prepares patient charts and reviews imaging, labs, pathology, and other reports to ensure all patient records are current.
• Schedules follow-up appointments with patients, prior-authorization procedures, and hospital admissions.
• Returns phone calls within 24 to 48 hours of receipt.
• Maintains patient progress and evaluates follow up actions required to meet the patients’ needs by providing quality care throughout the patient experience.
• Evaluates documents and distributes applicable clinical correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Completes phlebotomy, routine or specialty blood draws, handling of applicable specimen processing and quality controls.
• Performs EKG’s testing per provider orders.
• Performs medical refill requests and helps triage patient calls along with managing patient referrals to hospitals or other ambulatory facilities.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Affords assistance with patient exams and procedures as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Compassionate and caring bedside manner.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Manages conflict with good resolutions.
• Able to multi-task and anticipate needs of providers.
• Proficient in EKG, venipuncture, and managing lab work and genetic testing a plus.

Education

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A CMA certificate or equivalent experience and willingness to earn CMA certification required.
• Three years of experience as a medical assistant or related role preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification, required upon hire.
• Rheumatology Experience Preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 8 paid, closed-clinic holidays
• Health Insurance, including dental and vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Professional Development Fund
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Starting at $22/hour and up DOE.