Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant/Administrative Assistant, where your energy and dedication will directly impact patient care and clinic operations. This vital role combines clinical responsibilities with administrative support, ensuring a seamless experience for patients and staff alike. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare service, this opportunity is perfect for you! You will be instrumental in managing patient interactions, supporting medical procedures, and maintaining efficient office workflows. Your expertise in medical terminology, electronic health records (EHR), and patient service will help us uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Duties
- Assist with patient intake by collecting vital signs, updating medical histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Support clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, medication administration, and basic life support (BLS) protocols.
- Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems), ensuring accurate documentation of medical encounters, diagnoses (ICD coding), and treatment plans.
- Provide exceptional patient service by answering questions, scheduling appointments, and guiding patients through their visit processes.
- Maintain medical records with meticulous attention to detail, including documentation of medical history, treatment notes, and procedural reports.
- Support hospital medicine or outpatient clinics by coordinating care activities, managing patient flow, and assisting with inpatient or trauma center procedures if applicable.
- Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing appointment schedules, processing insurance forms, and handling correspondence to streamline clinic operations.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations by adhering to safety protocols, managing medication inventories, and supporting infection control measures.
Experience
- Prior experience working in a medical office setting with proficiency in medical administrative support and clinical assisting roles.
- Hands-on knowledge of dermatology, urgent care, hospital medicine, or emergency medicine environments is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to operate EMR/EHR systems efficiently while maintaining accurate medical documentation.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR required; additional certifications such as phlebotomy or medication administration are a plus.
- Experience with ICD coding, anatomy knowledge, physiology fundamentals, and pharmacology enhances your effectiveness in this role.
- Inpatient or outpatient experience at Level I or Level II trauma centers adds valuable insight into acute care settings.
- Familiarity with hospital experience including OR procedures or geriatrics is advantageous for diverse patient populations.
Join us to make a meaningful difference through compassionate patient care combined with efficient administrative support!
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
