MEDICAL ASSISTANT I P

About the role

The Medical Assistant I is an unlicensed health professional who assists patients throughout routine visits and helps manage their health. They work collaboratively with medical providers and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with medical providers to provide comprehensive health care to patients
• Prepares for the patient visit in advance to ensure all necessary lab results, diagnostics, and summaries are ready
• Aids in the provision of clinical services such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, administering vaccines, and collecting and preparing specimens
• Operates various medical equipment and injects, handles, or provides vaccines and medications under the supervision of RNs or medical providers
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation for all encounters, including vitals, health maintenance, screenings, vaccinations, medications, and questionnaires
• Ensures exam rooms are prepared and sterilized before and after each patient
• Aids in the completion of medication, laboratory, and radiology orders, and provides patient education
• Arranges for hospital admissions or ER visits as needed
• Assists with interpreting TB skin test reactions and making appropriate referrals
• Ambulates and transfers patients as needed
• Completes forms required for different programs and tracks patients with continuing health care needs
• Rotates to other clinic sites or medical departments as required
• Maintains refrigerators and freezers at appropriate temperatures
• Assists with interpreter needs for patients
• Participates in achieving organizational goals and reports incidents promptly

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited school
• Completion of 160 hours of externship or 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant
• Basic Life Support certification
• Proficiency in computer usage, including Microsoft Office and EMR (EPIC preferred)
• Fluency in English; fluency in other languages is an asset

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• At least 35 words per minute typing speed

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Competitive benefits package includes free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, spouses, and/or children; company contributions to 401(k); and more.