What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Part-Time position at Boone Memorial Hospital Inc?
Boone Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our outpatient clinical team at the Danville Clinic. In this role, you will support daily clinic operations and assist medical providers in the examination and treatment of patients, including medical emergencies. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and administrative skills to ensure efficient patient care in compliance with hospital standards and government regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Functions:
- Assist providers, staff, and patients in a professional manner.
- Register patients and manage patient records.
- Take vital signs and prepare patients for exams and procedures.
- Assist providers with examinations and treatments.
- Collect and process lab specimens, including blood collection procedures.
- Administer medications, including injections and vaccinations, as directed.
- Perform EKGs and waived laboratory tests.
- Assist with minor office procedures and first aid.
- Recognize and respond to emergencies.
Administrative Functions:
- Complete insurance forms and update patient charts.
- Schedule patient procedures and follow up on visits.
- Order and manage medical supplies and inventory.
- Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma.
- Certificate from a credentialed Medical Assistant program.
Preferred:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
- BLS certification.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid volunteer hours to give back to the community
- Professional development and training opportunities
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, prejudice, or behavior of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, family medical history or genetic information, past or present military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Physical demands
Ability to perform various motor skills such as standing or sitting for long periods of time, walking, lifting (up to 50 pounds) using proper lifting techniques, stair climbing, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, grasping and arm-hand coordination on a continuous basis.
Travel required
- None expected.
Required education and experience
- High School Diploma and certificate from Medical Assistant program at a credentialed facility.
Preferred education and experience
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
- EMR Service, 1 year (Preferred)
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.