Medical Assistant or Limited License ...
American Medical Technologists · Alpena, AR · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to ensure exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vitals, assisting providers, and maintaining accurate records.
Responsibilities
- Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room
- Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process
- Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/hazardous situations
- Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency
- Assist front desk personnel with patient check in/out procedures when necessary
- Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate
- Assists with patient transfers
- Assists with procedures directly supervised by the provider
- Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant is preferred
- Willingness to get AR Limited X-Ray License is preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
- Retirement savings plans
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- 401K plan with company contribution (PRN)
- No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services (PRN)
Schedule
Full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.