Medical Assistant I

About the role

The Medical Assistant role provides clinical and administrative support for patients under the direction of a Provider and/or licensed Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination; takes and records vital signs; performs phlebotomy as needed; administers medications as directed by the Providers according to policy and procedure
• Collects data that contributes to the assessment and evaluation of individualized care and needs of assigned patients, including discharge plans, under the direction of the Licensed Nurse
• Collects, processes, and submits laboratory specimens in accordance with policy and procedure
• Communicates patient findings and pertinent information to the Provider and/or Licensed Nurse utilizing appropriate communication/documentation processes
• Accurate and timely documentation of care within EPIC system
• Performs point-of-service activities such as appointment scheduling, visit preparation, co-payment collection and patient tracking as needed
• Performs clinical duties that are department specific such as POCT, hearing and vision screenings, and any other procedures
• Performs routine task and general office duties such as faxing, copying, filing, etc. as needed
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
• Follows safety policies and procedures in the delivery of care to assure a safe environment for patients, families, and other staff members
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Completion of an approved (valid) Medical Assistant Program, EMT Program, or Paramedic Program is required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required
• No experience required

Skills

• Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology is required
• Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required
• Experience in phlebotomy is preferred
• Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred
• Experience working in electronic medical record (i.e., EPIC) or similar software is preferred
• Medical Assistant certification preferred

Schedule: Full-Time, 80 hours bi-weekly, variable schedule, onsite

Sign-on bonus: $2,000 available