Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care across diverse medical settings. This energetic role offers the opportunity to support physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals by performing clinical and administrative tasks that ensure smooth clinic operations. Whether working in outpatient clinics, hospital environments, or specialized units such as emergency medicine or geriatrics, you will play a key role in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes. We are committed to fostering a positive, fast-paced work environment where your skills in physiology, medical terminology, and patient service are valued and utilized to their fullest potential.
Responsibilities
- Assist healthcare providers with patient intake, including recording medical histories and vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort throughout their visit.
- Support clinical procedures like administering medications, collecting specimens for lab testing, and operating diagnostic equipment such as X-ray machines when certified.
- Maintain accurate documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, including ICD coding for diagnoses and procedures.
- Manage medical administrative support tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and processing patient forms efficiently.
- Monitor patient physiology during inpatient stays or outpatient visits, providing basic life support when necessary and assisting with emergency responses in Level I or Level II trauma center settings.
- Support hospital medicine units, including PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), Geriatrics clinics, or Medical-Surgical wards, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
Experience
- Prior experience working in dermatology clinics, hospital medicine units, urgent care centers, or outpatient settings is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology essential for accurate patient assessment and documentation.
- Hands-on experience with EHR systems and ICD coding to ensure precise recordkeeping.
- Experience supporting emergency medicine environments or Level I/II trauma centers enhances your ability to respond swiftly in critical situations.
- Familiarity with clinical procedures such as X-ray operation or medication administration is a plus.
- Previous hospital experience in inpatient or outpatient care settings is preferred; experience in Geriatrics, Medical-Surgical units, PICU, or OR environments will be highly valued.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to ensure readiness for emergency situations. Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication to patient service and clinical expertise make a meaningful difference every day!
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
