Medical Assistant

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for providing direct patient care and supporting clinical operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and documenting the reason for visit along with symptoms, frequency, and severity.
• Documenting all required information in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Administering injections and immunizations as ordered by the provider.
• Assisting during medical procedures.
• Collecting patient information necessary to meet regulatory obligations.
• Tracking results for all ordered tests.
• Performing point-of-care testing (POCT) and quality controls.

Communication and Correspondence

• Utilizing EMR and task lists to manage patient visits and requests.
• Providing accurate information to patients regarding questions and concerns.
• Maintaining patient records while ensuring confidentiality.
• Completing referrals appropriately and accurately.

Maintain Patient Areas and Supplies

• Disinfecting exam rooms between patients and maintaining cleanliness at the end of each day.
• Assisting with clinic upkeep, including cleaning and ordering/inventory of supplies.

General Responsibilities

• Remaining calm and effective in emergency situations or high-pressure environments.
• Collaborating with team members on various ongoing projects.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.
• Complying with all OSHA and safety regulations.
• Please note that this position may require working in multiple locations.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
• A Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program, such as NHA or AMCA, is required.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• At least one year of related medical assisting experience in a physician’s office or other clinical setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with re-processing procedures is highly preferred.

Shift Information

Typical working hours for this position are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Holiday Coverage

No holiday coverage is required for this position.