What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Baker Family Practice?
We are a family practice with two Physicians seeking a Medical Assistant to provide physician support and ensure efficient workflow of the medical office. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients and document basic medical history
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Update and file medical records and insurance reports
- Administer medications by intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, to perform skin tests, or to perform venipuncture for the purposes of withdrawing blood
- Arrange laboratory services / process specimens appropriately
- Input patient medical information in EMR
- Assist during medical examinations
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Handle busy phones - patient & pharmacy calls
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments -autoclave
- Triage emergency calls appropriately
Required Skills
- Proven work experience as a medical assistant
- Knowledge of medical office systems and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Valid Medical Assistant Certificate
- Current CPR or BLS certificate
- 1-2 years experience in medical field preferred
Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, five finger manipulation, simple grasping.
Mental Demands: Reading, writing and speaking English, math, decision making, analyzing, perception/comprehension skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.40 - $21.16 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $21
