Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic, experienced Medical Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional patient care and support clinical operations across various specialties, including dermatology, hospital medicine, urgent care, and outpatient services. Your proactive approach will ensure smooth clinic workflows, accurate documentation, and compassionate patient interactions. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced medical environment while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Duties
- Assist healthcare providers with patient intake, including collecting medical histories and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by explaining processes and ensuring comfort.
- Support clinical procedures such as medication administration, X-ray imaging, and basic life support when necessary.
- Manage electronic health record (EHR) systems efficiently to document patient encounters accurately and maintain confidentiality.
- Perform basic anatomy and physiology assessments to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Conduct ICD (International Classification of Diseases) coding for billing and documentation purposes.
- Assist with inpatient and outpatient care across diverse settings such as emergency medicine, geriatrics, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), medical-surgical units, and Level I or Level II trauma centers.
- Support hospital experience including Level I trauma center protocols and OR (Operating Room) procedures when applicable.
- Handle administrative tasks like appointment scheduling, patient check-in/out, and insurance verification to ensure seamless clinic operations.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and ICD coding standards.
- Proven experience in dermatology, hospital medicine, urgent care, or outpatient clinics with a focus on patient service excellence.
- Familiarity with EHR systems for accurate documentation and data management.
- Ability to perform vital signs measurement accurately and efficiently in diverse patient populations including geriatrics and pediatrics.
- Experience supporting emergency medicine procedures such as medication administration or X-ray imaging in high-pressure environments like Level I Trauma Centers or Level II trauma centers.
- Excellent communication skills to provide compassionate patient care while supporting medical staff with intake and administrative duties.
- Knowledge of inpatient care protocols along with hospital experience in medical-surgical units or PICU settings is highly desirable.
- Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments such as urgent care clinics or emergency departments while maintaining attention to detail. Join us as a Medical Assistant if you're passionate about providing top-tier patient care across multiple specialties! This role offers a unique chance to grow your clinical expertise while supporting our mission to deliver compassionate healthcare in a variety of settings—from outpatient clinics to high-acuity hospital environments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- back office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
