Part Time Medical Assistant OB/GYN

About the role

The Medical Assistant supports the practice with overall responsibility for maintaining efficiency of patient flow. They perform clinical duties such as maintaining universal precautions, rooming patients, taking vital signs and measurements, performing phlebotomy, administering vaccines, and performing treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider. Administrative duties include answering practice education inquiries, counseling, performing various screenings, maintaining patients' rooms, setting up and stocking supplies, and ordering and tracking supplies.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts them into exam rooms.
• Assists with procedures under supervision, including minor procedures and wound care.
• Takes vital signs and documents them.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, processes orders, and prepares patient charts.
• Coordinates room rotations and assists with receiving results.
• Cleans instruments and equipment following infection control guidelines.
• Maintains sterilizer competencies.
• Ensures excellent customer service and maintains a positive attitude.
• Communicates schedule changes to relevant parties.
• Cross-trains to assist in covering the front desk team.
• Trains new employees and assists in evaluations.
• Works weekends and holidays.
• Adheres to safety protocols and demonstrates competency in medical procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Experience: Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support required, CMA - Certified Medical Assistant certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and react calmly in emergencies.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and English grammar.
• Computer proficiency and ability to use electronic medical records and other software.