Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant specializing in both front and back office responsibilities, with a focus on welcoming pre-physician assistant (Pre PA), pre-nursing, pre-med, and research opportunities. This paid position offers a unique chance to gain comprehensive clinical and administrative experience across diverse medical settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and specialized research environments. You will play a vital role in supporting patient care, streamlining clinic operations, and contributing to innovative medical research initiatives. If you’re passionate about healthcare, eager to expand your clinical knowledge, and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Duties
- Provide exceptional patient service by greeting patients, verifying identities, and assisting with check-in procedures.
- Perform intake assessments including collecting patient histories, recording vital signs, and updating medical records accurately within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Assist with clinical procedures such as administering medications and procedures.
- Support physicians and nurses with tasks like ICD coding for diagnoses, managing medication administration, and preparing patients for procedures.
- Maintain clinic flow by scheduling appointments, managing patient flow during busy hours in outpatient clinics or Level I/II trauma centers.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations by adhering to safety protocols related to hospital medicine and urgent care environments.
- Support research activities by assisting with data collection, documentation for Wit research opportunities, and maintaining accurate records for ongoing studies.
Requirements
- Prior experience in clinical settings such as hospital medicine, urgent care, or outpatient clinics is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding, and basic pharmacology is essential.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required.
- Demonstrated ability to operate EHR systems efficiently while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide compassionate patient care across diverse populations including geriatrics and pediatric patients in PICU or surgical units.
- Flexibility to work in fast-paced settings such as emergency medicine or medical-surgical units; inpatient experience is a plus. This paid position offers an excellent pathway for those interested in advancing their careers in healthcare fields such as pre-medical studies or nursing while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment committed to your growth!
Work Location: In person
