Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your energy and dedication will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support across outpatient and inpatient settings, assisting healthcare providers with clinical procedures, patient interactions, and administrative tasks. Your expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and various clinical skills will ensure smooth operations within a fast-paced environment that values compassionate, precise care. outcomes.
Duties
- Prepare patients for examinations by taking vital signs, documenting medical histories, and ensuring comfort throughout their visit
- Assist healthcare providers during procedures such as X-ray imaging, medication administration, and surgical interventions in outpatient or inpatient settings
- Manage patient intake processes efficiently using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to record accurate clinical data and ICD coding for diagnoses
- Support emergency medicine teams by providing urgent patient care, including basic life support (BLS) techniques and emergency response protocols
- Conduct routine laboratory tasks such as specimen collection and processing while adhering to safety standards
- Maintain detailed documentation of patient interactions, treatment plans, and procedural notes to ensure continuity of care
- Collaborate with hospital staff across various departments including Geriatrics, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), OR (Operating Room), and Medical-Surgical units to facilitate seamless patient flow
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Medical Assistant in diverse clinical environments such as dermatology clinics, hospital medicine units, or urgent care centers
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding, and medication administration procedures
- Hands-on experience with EHR systems and medical administrative support functions including scheduling and patient correspondence
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications related to emergency medicine or trauma center experience are highly desirable
- Inpatient experience at Level I or Level II trauma centers preferred; familiarity with hospital protocols across various specialties such as Geriatrics or PICU is a plus
- Ability to perform clinical tasks such as X-ray operation or venipuncture confidently while maintaining high standards of patient safety and comfort
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on delivering compassionate patient service in outpatient or inpatient settings
Join us in making a difference through energetic engagement and meticulous care! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills contribute to outstanding patient experiences. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career while supporting vital healthcare services across multiple specialties.
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
