Medical Assistant I

About the Role

MPG is seeking a compassionate, detail‑oriented Medical Assistant I to support our physicians. This role ensures smooth patient flow, accurate documentation, and exceptional patient care through hands‑on clinical support, coordination, and patient education. If you enjoy a fast‑paced environment, value teamwork, and take pride in delivering high‑quality care, this position is an excellent fit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient intakes, including vital signs, medical histories, medications, and allergies
• Assist providers with exams, minor procedures, wound care, and diagnostic testing
• Perform EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection
• Prepare, label, and process lab samples and point‑of‑care tests
• Maintain infection control, safety protocols, and equipment calibration
• Support triage, care coordination, and transitions across clinical settings
• Provide patient education on medications, treatment plans, chronic conditions, and preventive care
• Document clinical data and provider instructions accurately in the EHR
• Schedule appointments, manage referrals, authorizations, and track test results
• Verify insurance coverage and assist with prior authorizations, billing, and coding
• Monitor inventory and prepare exam/procedure rooms with required supplies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and safety drills
• Facilitate communication among patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and compliance standards
• Demonstrate excellent guest service to patients and internal team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

1–2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of Medical Assistant experience
• Open to all specialties; primary care experience not required
• Strong communication, patient‑service, and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage recurring clinical tasks

Skills

• Injections
• Manual vital signs
• EMR experience
• EKG competency

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Pay

Pay Range: $19–$23/hr. Compensation Range: $17.10 to $25.65.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.