Medical Assistant

Overview

• Provide medical support to healthcare providers and assist in clinical activities under the supervision of the Nurse Manager.
• Ensure exam rooms are prepared, stocked, and cleaned for patient encounters and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Organize and prepare patient summary sheets and charts for daily clinic operations.
• Call patients from the lobby into exam rooms and obtain chief complaints and vital signs.
• Document patient information and vital signs in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Assist with patient care tasks and perform phlebotomy as needed, adhering to universal precautions.
• Adapt to schedule changes including late clinic hours and Saturday clinics as required.
• Collaborate effectively with the clinical team to ensure smooth operations and patient satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Organize and prepare patient charts and summary sheets for daily clinic operations.
• Prepare, restock, and clean exam rooms to ensure readiness for patient encounters.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain their chief complaints and vital signs.
• Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Assist healthcare providers with patient care tasks, including phlebotomy as required.
• Adhere to universal precautions and maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Adapt to schedule changes, including late clinic hours and Saturday clinics.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure efficient operations and patient satisfaction.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Medical Assistant certification mandatory.
• Minimum of 1 year of healthcare experience preferred; entry-level candidates considered.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and computer literacy.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to perform phlebotomy tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with patients and staff.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes, including late clinic hours and Saturday clinics.
• Bilingual candidates preferred for enhanced patient communication.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean clinical environment.