Medical Assistant

Overview

• Serve as the first point of contact for patient care, providing both administrative and clinical support.
• Perform semi-routine assignments, ensuring quality standards and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers to deliver comprehensive care.
• Administer medications and vaccines, conduct phlebotomy, and collect specimens as per certification.
• Maintain examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and document patient information in electronic medical records.
• Interpret policies and procedures to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Engage in diagnostic screening tests and ensure adherence to healthcare standards.
• Work within defined parameters, prioritizing tasks effectively and ensuring timely completion.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Discuss symptoms with patients and obtain vital signs during consultations.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and perform phlebotomy as per certification requirements.
• Collect and prepare specimens for diagnostic screening tests.
• Sterilize and clean medical equipment, ensuring examination rooms are well-maintained.
• Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records systems.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Follow standard policies and procedures, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Participate in patient-facing activities, adhering to tuberculosis screening requirements.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of Medical Assistant training program.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Medical Assistant role.
• CPR certification is required for patient-facing activities.
• Experience in medication/vaccine administration and phlebotomy is advantageous.
• Knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS patient experience preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus; proficiency exam required.
• Ability to work on-site Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.