Medical Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will support physicians and healthcare providers by performing clinical and administrative tasks that ensure smooth daily operations. Your energy, attention to detail, and compassionate approach will help create a positive experience for every patient. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills across diverse medical settings, including outpatient clinics, hospital environments, and specialized units.

Duties

• Assist with patient intake by collecting medical histories, verifying insurance information, and updating electronic health records (EHR systems) accurately.
• Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates to support diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures by explaining processes and ensuring comfort throughout their visit.
• Support physicians during procedures by handing instruments, preparing supplies, and maintaining sterile environments.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as administering medications under supervision, collecting laboratory specimens, or assisting with X-ray procedures.
• Manage medical documentation including ICD (International Classification of Diseases) coding for diagnoses and procedures to ensure accurate billing and recordkeeping.
• Provide exceptional patient service by answering questions, scheduling follow-up appointments, and coordinating care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Support emergency medicine scenarios in Level I Trauma Centers or Level II Trauma Centers with skills in trauma assessment, vital monitoring, and initial stabilization.
• Contribute to hospital medicine units or intensive care settings such as PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) or Geriatrics wards by assisting with patient mobility, medication administration, and monitoring vital signs.
• Collaborate effectively within medical-surgical teams or specialty clinics like dermatology or internal medicine to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Medical Assistant in hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, or specialty areas such as wound care and personal injury or urgent care.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and basic life support (BLS) certification is required.
• Familiarity with EHR systems for documentation and scheduling is essential; experience with ICD coding is preferred.
• Prior outpatient wound care experience in medical office or a specialized wound care clinic is essential.
• Ability to perform clinical tasks such as medication administration, X-ray assistance, specimen collection, and vital sign measurement accurately.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on patient service excellence; compassionate demeanor essential for supporting diverse patient populations including geriatrics and pediatric patients in PICU environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure in emergency medicine scenarios or fast-paced outpatient clinics.
• Relevant certifications in basic life support (BLS), medical-surgical procedures, or specialized areas like internal medicine are advantageous. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through energetic teamwork and dedicated care!

Pay: $23.18 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person