Certified Medical Assistant

Job Overview

Paid can can increase with experience

EssentialMD requires the services of a Registered Medical Assistant who will be responsible for

assisting with administrative and clinical duties at our office. As a successful candidate, you will

be responsible for greeting/welcoming patients when they enter, scheduling appointments,

pleasantly answering the phone, obtaining patient records and test results, scanning documents

into the electronic record, coordinating daily administrative tasks, preparing treatment rooms for

examinations, assisting during medical procedures, and maintaining a clean and neat

environment.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a current medical assistant certification and

have at least two years of prior experience in a medical setting. A basic understanding of patient

care and medical terminology will be a huge advantage for you.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

• Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information

for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Coordinating the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and

check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.

• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with

medical procedures and other patient care.

• Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Preparing and administering medications for patients as directed by provider.
• Performing routine phlebotomy for patients.

Medical Assistant Requirements:

• Love for people - service to our patients is of the utmost importance.
• Punctuality - patients do not need to wait for you.
• Ability to work independently, although excellent interpersonal skills are necessary as well.
• Attention to detail - mistakes may cost a person’s life.
• Ability and repeated demonstration of great organizational skills.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a medical setting.
• Must have high school diploma.
• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference

tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.

• Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems and the ability to learn new

system(s).

• Ability to draw blood and place IV

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person