What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Bear River Primary Care?
Job Description:
Bear River Primary Care is looking for dependable individuals to work with our diverse population at one of our primary care facilities. The Medical Assistant would be responsible for a variety of administrative and clinical tasks under the direction of a provider. This is a Monday-Friday ,7 am to 4 pm.
Daily job tasks may include but are not limited to:
- Taking medical histories
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Assisting the physician during examinations
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Performing basic laboratory tests
- Instructing patients about medication and special diets
- Preparing and administering medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider (e.g., a nurse practitioner or physician assistant)
- Transmitting prescription refills as directed
- Phlebotomy
- Taking electrocardiograms
- Wound care and changing dressings
- Using computer applications
- Answering telephones
- Welcoming patients
- Updating and filing patient medical records
- Coding and filling out insurance forms
- Scheduling appointments
- Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory service
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Experience drawing blood?
- Taking Vitals?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- CMA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person