Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and streamline clinical operations. In this vital role, you will support a physician and nurse practitioner in the primary care setting focusing on chronic disease management, weight loss and aesthetics. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will ensure smooth patient flow, accurate medical documentation, and exceptional service delivery. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment committed to excellence.
Duties
- Assist healthcare providers with patient intake, including recording vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
- Prepare examination rooms and ensure all necessary supplies and equipment are ready for procedures such as phlebotomy, or medication administration.
- Perform basic clinical tasks such as phlebotomy (blood draws), administering medications under supervision, and assisting with minor procedures.
- Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems), ensuring accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical history, ICD coding, and treatment plans.
- Support medical office management by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and maintaining medical records in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Conduct patient education on medication usage, post-procedure care, and health maintenance strategies.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in medical office settings with familiarity in outpatient clinics.
- Knowledge of dermatology, urgent care protocols, internal medicine, geriatrics, or medical-surgical practices is highly desirable.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent is required; additional certifications such as phlebotomy are a plus.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and ICD coding standards.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems and electronic health records management to ensure precise documentation.
- Excellent patient service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately across diverse populations.
- Demonstrated organizational skills for managing medical records, intake processes, vital signs collection, and clinic workflows.
We provide strategic advising for candidates pursuing medical school and advanced healthcare degrees.
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
