Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your energy and dedication will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. In this vital role, you will provide hands-on support in various medical settings, including outpatient clinics, hospital wards, and specialized units. Your proactive approach and medical expertise will ensure patients receive compassionate, efficient care while supporting healthcare providers with administrative and clinical duties. This paid position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally within a fast-paced, patient-centered environment committed to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assist healthcare providers with patient intake, including collecting medical histories and vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.
- Prepare examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and ensure all necessary supplies are ready for procedures.
- Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy (blood draws), medication administration, X-ray assistance, and basic life support in emergency situations.
- Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems), ensuring accurate documentation of patient encounters, ICD coding, and medical history updates.
- Support patient service efforts by answering questions, providing instructions on medications or procedures, and ensuring a positive patient experience.
- Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare teams by scheduling appointments, follow-ups, and coordinating referrals.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies and safety protocols across diverse settings including dermatology clinics, urgent care centers, inpatient units like PICU or Geriatrics wards, and surgical suites.
Experience
- Prior experience in outpatient clinics or hospital environments is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and ICD coding practices.
- Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems for managing electronic health records efficiently.
- Experience performing phlebotomy, vital signs measurement, medication administration, and basic X-ray procedures.
- Background working in high-acuity settings such as Level I or Level II trauma centers or emergency medicine environments is advantageous.
- Inpatient experience in hospital medicine or surgical units enhances your ability to adapt to diverse clinical scenarios.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications such as EHR management or specialized clinical skills are a plus.
Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference! We’re dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values your growth as a Medical Assistant while ensuring the highest standards of patient care across all healthcare settings.
Pay: $17.00 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
