Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support across outpatient and inpatient settings, including emergency medicine, hospital medicine, dermatology, geriatrics, and more. Your proactive approach will ensure smooth clinic workflows, accurate documentation, and exceptional patient service. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient intake procedures, including collecting medical histories and documenting vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature.
- Assist healthcare providers with clinical tasks such as administering medications, drawing X-rays, and supporting procedures within the operating room or emergency department.
- Support hospital-based care by managing patient flow in inpatient units like the PICU or Geriatrics wards, ensuring efficient transitions between departments.
- Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to accurately document patient information, ICD coding for diagnoses, and treatment plans in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conduct basic physiology and anatomy assessments to support diagnosis and treatment planning under supervision of licensed providers.
- Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment for outpatient clinics or surgical procedures within medical-surgical or Level I trauma center environments.
- Provide exceptional patient service by answering questions, explaining procedures clearly, and ensuring comfort during visits or hospital stays.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Medical Assistant in outpatient clinics or hospital settings; experience in dermatology, urgent care, or emergency medicine is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, ICD coding, and medication administration protocols.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications such as X-ray tech or OR experience are a plus.
- Familiarity with EHR systems and proficiency in managing patient data accurately across diverse medical specialties including internal medicine and geriatrics.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments such as Level II trauma centers or Level I trauma centers with trauma-specific protocols.
- Strong communication skills with a focus on patient care and service excellence; ability to collaborate seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams including hospital medicine staff.
- Flexibility to support both outpatient clinics and inpatient units across various departments like PICU or medical-surgical floors.
This role is an excellent fit for motivated individuals eager to develop their expertise across multiple healthcare disciplines while delivering compassionate patient care in a vibrant setting. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills can flourish—apply today to become part of our dedicated team!
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
