Medical Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your passion for patient care and medical support will make a meaningful difference. In this vital role, you will assist healthcare providers across diverse specialties, including dermatology, hospital medicine, urgent care, and outpatient clinics. Your expertise will ensure smooth clinic operations, accurate patient documentation, and compassionate service. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to exceptional patient experiences.

Duties

• Greet patients warmly and facilitate efficient patient intake processes, including collecting medical histories and verifying insurance information
• Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates with precision
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, including basic medication administration and minor treatments
• Prepare examination rooms with necessary supplies and ensure proper sterilization protocols are followed
• Operate Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently
• Manage appointment scheduling, follow-up coordination, and patient reminders to optimize clinic flow
• Perform basic physiology and anatomy assessments to support clinical decision-making
• Ensure compliance with medical terminology standards and ICD coding for accurate billing and record keeping
• Support emergency medicine teams by providing timely assistance during urgent situations or Level I trauma responses

Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and ICD coding practices
• Experience working in dermatology clinics, hospital medicine units, urgent care centers, or outpatient settings with Geriatrics or Medical-surgical patients
• Familiarity with EHR systems for efficient documentation and data management
• Ability to perform intake assessments, vital signs collection, and basic medication administration confidently
• Excellent patient service skills with a compassionate approach to diverse populations including geriatrics and emergency medicine patients
• Basic life support (BLS) certification to ensure readiness for emergency situations
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments such as outpatient clinics

Join us in delivering outstanding healthcare support that empowers providers and enhances patient well-being. This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow their clinical skills while making a positive impact in various medical environments.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person