Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Medical Assistant, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will provide clinical and administrative support across various medical settings, including outpatient clinics, hospital medicine units, and urgent care centers. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will ensure smooth operations, accurate documentation, and compassionate patient interactions. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Responsibilities
- Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments in dermatology, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and other specialties.
- Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and patient intake information accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures, ensuring comfort, and maintaining a professional bedside manner.
- Collect specimens for laboratory testing such as phlebotomy and prepare samples for analysis.
- Administer medications or injections under physician supervision following proper protocols and medication administration guidelines.
- Manage medical office operations including scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and maintaining organized medical records in EMR/EHR systems.
- Support hospital-based functions with inpatient experience, ICU (Intensive Care Unit) procedures, or trauma center protocols as needed.
- Perform basic radiology tasks such as X-ray imaging in compliance with safety standards.
- Assist with ICD coding for billing purposes and ensure accurate documentation of patient encounters.
- Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, including Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and adherence to infection control standards.
Skills
- Proven experience in dermatology, urgent care, hospital medicine, or outpatient clinics with a focus on patient service excellence.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology to support accurate patient assessments.
- Skilled in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and EMR/EHR management for documentation and data entry.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy procedures efficiently while maintaining patient comfort.
- Familiarity with ICD coding practices for accurate diagnosis documentation and billing processes.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively intake patient information and coordinate with healthcare teams.
- Experience working within hospital environments such as Level I or Level II trauma centers or specialized units like PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) or Geriatrics is highly valued.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced settings like emergency departments or outpatient clinics.
- Knowledge of medical-surgical procedures and internal medicine protocols to support comprehensive patient care.
This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their careers in healthcare while providing compassionate support to patients across diverse medical environments. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care!
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
