Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, a vital role dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting clinical operations across diverse medical settings. In this energetic position, you will be the frontline support for physicians and healthcare providers, ensuring smooth clinic flow, accurate documentation, and compassionate patient interactions. Whether working in outpatient clinics, hospital environments, or specialized units such as dermatology, emergency medicine, or geriatrics, you will play a key role in enhancing patient experiences and operational efficiency. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment committed to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients warmly and efficiently manage patient intake processes, including collecting medical histories and verifying insurance information.
- Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates with precision.
- Assist healthcare providers with clinical procedures including medication administration, X-ray preparation, and basic life support techniques.
- Support hospital medicine and outpatient services by preparing examination rooms and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.
- Document patient information accurately in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Perform basic physiology and anatomy assessments to support diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Assist with ICD coding for billing purposes and ensure compliance with medical terminology standards.
- Support emergency medicine scenarios within Level I or Level II trauma centers by providing immediate assistance during urgent situations.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas, including the operating room (OR) when applicable.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in inpatient units such as the PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) or Geriatrics wards to deliver comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications
- Prior experience working in hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, or specialized settings such as dermatology or urgent care is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and ICD coding is essential for accurate documentation and communication.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications related to emergency medicine or trauma centers are advantageous.
- Experience supporting inpatient or outpatient care within hospital environments—particularly Level I or Level II trauma centers—is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with EHR systems for efficient data entry and retrieval is necessary for seamless workflow management.
- Strong patient service skills with a compassionate approach to diverse populations including geriatrics and pediatric patients in PICU settings.
- Ability to perform X-ray procedures or assist in medical-surgical procedures is desirable but not mandatory.
- Excellent communication skills combined with a proactive attitude to support fast-paced clinical environments. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing your career in healthcare!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
