What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Coastal Health Specialty Care?
Description
Medical Assistant – Coastal Health
Coastal Health is currently seeking a motivated, career-driven Medical Assistant to join our growing team. This role involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, including assisting physicians with patient care, handling clerical tasks, and supporting the overall functionality of our healthcare environment.
Benefits Include:
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric medical assistant exam.
Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant or documented evidence of completed Medical Assistant externship. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience.
Other Requirements: Current documentation of medical assistant certification. Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
Knowledge:
Performance Requirements:
Medical Assistant – Coastal Health
Coastal Health is currently seeking a motivated, career-driven Medical Assistant to join our growing team. This role involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, including assisting physicians with patient care, handling clerical tasks, and supporting the overall functionality of our healthcare environment.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive wages
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Up to 3 weeks paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Interview patients to verify information, review medical histories, and take vital signs
- Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures
- Prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic tests on-site
- Dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize instruments
- Administer medications and authorize prescription refills as directed
- Phone in prescriptions, draw blood, and prepare patients for x-rays
- Conduct electrocardiograms (EKGs), remove sutures, and change dressings
- Educate patients on medication usage and dietary guidelines
- Accurately document examinations, treatments, and test results
- Stay up to date through continuing education and professional development
- Contribute to practice reputation by taking initiative and adding value
- Perform both front and back office duties as needed
- High school diploma or GED required
- Diploma from an accredited medical assisting program or relevant community college course
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred but not required
- Current CPR certification
- Up-to-date health records and immunizations (including Hepatitis B and TB)
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a clinical setting as a medical assistant
- Experience using Athena EMR preferred
- Proficiency in taking vital signs, performing EKGs, venipuncture, capillary draws, and intramuscular injections
- Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced primary care environment
- Comfortable with both front and back-office responsibilities
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric medical assistant exam.
Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant or documented evidence of completed Medical Assistant externship. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience.
Other Requirements: Current documentation of medical assistant certification. Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
Knowledge:
Performance Requirements:
- Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
- Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.
- Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
- Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
- Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
- Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
