Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your skills will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. This vital role combines clinical duties with administrative support, ensuring seamless patient experiences from intake to follow-up. Whether working in outpatient clinics, hospital settings, or specialized units, you will be at the forefront of delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare services. Your expertise in medical procedures, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology will help create a welcoming environment for patients and support the clinical team’s success.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient intake procedures, including collecting medical histories and documenting symptoms accurately.
- Measure vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration to assist clinicians in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Assist with clinical tasks like medication administration, wound care, X-ray preparation, and basic life support when needed.
- Support physicians and nurses by preparing examination rooms, sterilizing equipment, and managing medical supplies inventory.
- Document patient encounters thoroughly using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
- Conduct ICD coding for diagnoses and procedures to facilitate billing and insurance claims processing.
- Provide exceptional patient service by answering questions, offering reassurance, and coordinating follow-up appointments across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Medical Assistant in diverse healthcare environments such as dermatology, urgent care, hospital medicine or emergency medicine.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and hospital procedures including Level I Trauma Center or Level II Trauma Center experience preferred.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications such as X-ray operation or medication administration are advantageous.
- Familiarity with EHR systems and ICD coding processes to ensure accurate documentation and billing.
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on patient service; ability to work efficiently under pressure in fast-paced environments like Level I Trauma Centers or outpatient clinics. Join us in making a difference through dedicated patient care! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values your expertise and supports your professional growth every step of the way.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
