Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, delivering exceptional patient care and support. Enhance your skills in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. Contribute to a patient-focused setting, ensuring quality service and operational excellence.
Medical Assistant
in Healthcare + Life Sciences PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
Overview
- Serve as the first point of contact for patient care, ensuring exceptional service and support in a healthcare setting.
- Perform administrative and clinical duties, including patient interaction, vital sign collection, and electronic medical record documentation.
- Collaborate closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Administer medications and vaccines, perform phlebotomy, and collect diagnostic specimens as per certification.
- Maintain examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
- Work independently within defined parameters, interpreting policies and prioritizing assignments effectively.
- Contribute to a patient-focused environment, adhering to standard procedures and quality standards.
- Engage in a dynamic healthcare team, supporting operational and customer service initiatives.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Discuss symptoms with patients and obtain vital signs for accurate medical assessment.
- Administer medications and vaccines, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Perform phlebotomy and collect diagnostic specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Document patient information in electronic medical records systems accurately and efficiently.
- Sterilize and clean medical equipment, maintaining examination rooms to high standards.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
- Support operational tasks and customer service assignments within the healthcare facility.
- Adhere to policies and procedures, exercising discretion in task prioritization.
Job Requirements
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or certification/registration.
- High school diploma or equivalent education level required.
- CPR certification is mandatory for patient-facing roles.
- Experience with medication/vaccine administration and phlebotomy preferred.
- Knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience is advantageous.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred for certain positions.
- Ability to work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, on-site.
- Tuberculosis screening required as part of the company’s health program.
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