Medical Assistant II (MA) - Otolaryngology

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible new hires.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms.
• Greet, check in patients, and notify the appropriate provider.
• Prepare patient, room, and equipment for procedures and exams.
• Take and record vital signs; inform provider of patient vital signs and concerns.
• Recognize and treat emergency patients as a priority; assist with patient examinations and treatments.
• Handle patient situations over the phone, schedule appointments and procedures with medical professionals.
• Understand limitations in dealing with patients over the phone and involve nursing staff and providers as needed.
• Register new patients and establish a medical record.
• Prepare patient billings and assist patients by filling out insurance and other forms.
• Supply authorized information upon request by third-party payors.
• Instruct patients in preparation for specific procedures.
• Collect and process routine laboratory specimens.
• Operate and maintain clinical equipment.
• Maintain and use aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection, and disposal of contaminated material.
• Clean, wrap, and autoclave instruments.
• Care for supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Previous experience in an office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Computer skills strongly preferred.
• Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to the needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants OR
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists OR
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareers Association plus DOL Registered Apprenticeships Certificate of Completion.
• Current BLS certification required.

Schedule

Full-Time, 40 hours/week. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.