Medical Assistant

Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care across diverse medical settings. This energetic position offers the opportunity to support physicians and healthcare providers by performing clinical and administrative duties that ensure smooth clinic operations. You will be the frontline in patient interaction, assisting with examinations, procedures, and documentation, all while fostering a welcoming environment. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and enhancing overall healthcare experiences.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients warmly, verify their information, and assist with patient intake processes to ensure accurate and efficient service delivery.
• Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to support clinical assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures and ensuring their comfort throughout visits.
• Assist healthcare providers during exams, procedures, and treatments, including medication administration and minor procedures.
• Operate diagnostic equipment such as X-ray machines or EKG devices when required, adhering to safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, including ICD coding for diagnoses and procedures.
• Support medical administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and managing patient records to streamline clinic operations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in outpatient, inpatient, or emergency medicine settings, including Level I Trauma Centers or Level II Trauma Centers when applicable.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and specialized areas like dermatology, geriatrics, internal medicine, or PICU to provide informed patient support.

Requirements

• Certification or experience as a Medical Assistant with a strong foundation in medical terminology and anatomy.
• Prior hospital or clinic experience in outpatient or inpatient settings; experience in hospital medicine or emergency medicine is highly valued.
• Knowledge of EHR systems and proficiency in ICD coding for accurate documentation.
• Ability to perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, specimen collection, medication administration, and X-ray operation when necessary.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications in emergency medicine or OR experience are advantageous.
• Familiarity with hospital environments including Geriatrics, Medical-surgical units, PICU, or Level I Trauma Centers is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on patient service excellence; ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to fast-paced settings such as urgent care or Level II trauma centers while maintaining high-quality care standards. Join us in making a difference by providing compassionate healthcare support that empowers patients on their journey to wellness!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person