Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Clerical Duties: Schedule appointments, call in prescriptions, initiate prior authorizations. Maintain legal, ethical, and accurate documentation. Support training of new staff, assist with front desk and phones as needed. Follow physician preferences and compliance protocols (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
• Clinical Duties: Room patients and collect vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints. Assist providers during examinations, procedures, and in-office treatments. Administer injections and perform point-of-care testing as ordered. Scribe during patient visits and prepare documentation for provider review in the EMR. Verify and prepare patient charts, ensuring labs, imaging, pathology, and referral reports are complete. Sterilize instruments, operate the autoclave, and maintain clean, well-stocked exam rooms and clinical supplies. Triage patient clinical calls and respond to EMR tasks, pharmacy coordination, and patient communications. Manage medication samples and inventory in compliance with clinical protocols. Adhere to HIPAA regulations, infection control standards, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 – 2 years of clinical experience required.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.