Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Takes vials, including temperature, pulse, respiration's, blood pressure, and weights.
• Completes resident assessments (initial and on-going).
• Enters, updates, and audits MARs.
• Aids with admissions and discharges.
• Assists care staff with lifting or transferring of residents as needed.
• Provides backup medication assistance when necessary.
• Aids in specimen collection (bladder and bowel) for labs.
• Maintains and stocks supplies in medication rooms and nursing offices.
• Orders all medical supplies as needed.
• Aids in answering phones, filing charts, ordering and checking in medications from pharmacy.
• Aids in ordering tests, lab, x-rays, scans, and taking of physician orders.
• Aids the nurse as needed.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Medical Assistant certification
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Proof of eligibility to work in US
• TB clearance
• Current COVID vaccinations
• Fingerprint clearance from the FBI and DOJ (we pay for it)

About the Role

We are hiring a Medical Assistant to assist the Nursing Team!

About the Company

We specialize in providing high-quality senior living and healthcare services. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and compassion to our residents, and continuous improvement is at the core of our values. Our employees have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of enriching the lives of seniors and making a positive impact in our community.

Please note: All our communities are pet friendly and working in an area with cats and/or dogs may be required.