Medical Assistant I- 36 hours

About the role

This role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
• Acts as a liaison with other departments and advocates for patients with a positive customer service approach.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities as outlined in the Qualifications section.