Medical Assistant II - Primary Care

About the role

We're seeking a compassionate, adaptable Medical Assistant who thrives in a busy pediatric setting. Our clinic offers a supportive culture, strong team collaboration, and the benefit of a half day off each week.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare charts for provider visits
• Administer vaccines and medications
• Assist with procedures and manage patient communications
• Support clinic operations through scheduling, documentation, and message pool management
• Assure completeness of ordered procedures and treatments
• Assure smooth patient flow
• Perform general lab work
• Instruct patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs
• Ensure medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures
• Maintain EMR files and perform general front office functions as needed
• May perform computerized physician order entry, only if directed by assigned physician
• Expected to precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program required
• Current certification in medical assisting required from one of the following organizations:
  • America Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (RMA)
  • National Health Career Association (CCMA)
  • National Center for competency Testing (NCMA)
  • American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required
• Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required
• Knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures
• Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers
• Ability to master standard clinical competencies per current Clinical policy, Point of Care and Skills Competency checklists
• Requires basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant required
• Pediatric experience or at least one year of MA experience preferred
• Strong multitasking, communication, and time management skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a focus on patient care
• TB validated (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire preferred
• Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire

Skills

• Strong multitasking, communication, and time management skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a focus on patient care

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi‑weekly incentives