Medical Assistant, Certified

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to help assist our physician and nurses in clinic on a daily basis and to perform a variety of medical assisting and clerical tasks. As a Medical Assistant you will be one of the first points of contact for our company. Our Medical Assistant duties include offering medical/clinical and clerical assistance support across the organization. You will collect medical histories, room patients, obtain height, weight and some vitals. You will also have the opportunity to assist with minor in-office procedures. To be successful as a Medical Assistant, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. You should be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining practice operations. Multitasking and stress management skills are essential for this position. Ultimately, a Medical Assistant's duties and responsibilities are to ensure patients are welcomed positively and to execute all medical assistant tasks to the highest quality standards.

Medical Assisting Responsibilities

• Answer and screen patient phone calls, answer questions and appoint patients to schedule.
• Enter and scan patient information into the electronical medical record system.
• Update patient medical histories.
• Confirm patient appointments and procedures.
• Stock exam rooms.
• Sterilize instruments. Perform spore testing for autoclave and document.
• Launder clinic scrubs, blankets and towels.
• Clean X-ray machine and maintain.
• Room patients. Obtain health histories, vital signs, height/weight. Assist physician during office consults and obtain necessary information to begin treatment process while patient is present. Enter visit details in patient electronic medical record.
• Clean exam rooms and prepare for the next patient.
• Assist physician with suture removal, dressing changes utilizing sterile technique.
• Assist physician and nurses in prepping patients for procedures.
• Assist physician and nurses during surgical and oral surgery procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies, administer CPR and/or other basic first aid.
• Knowledge of Nextech Practice Management and Electronic Medical Record system a plus.

Skills

• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant to apply
• High school degree
• Proven work experience as a Medical Assistant/Receptionist or similar role
• Experience with surgery or in-office procedures preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on patient experience with assisting physicians and nurse.
• Hands-on experience with office reception and equipment (e.g. Electronic medical record systems, fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Medical Assistant Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person