What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Coastal Health?
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Job Posting: Medical Assistant
Location: Coastal Health
Position: Full-Time Medical Assistant
Coastal Health is seeking a motivated and career-oriented Medical Assistant to join our growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both clinical and administrative tasks, including assisting physicians with patient care and supporting clerical, environmental, and organizational functions. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities:
- Verify patient information by interviewing patients, reviewing medical history, taking vital signs, and confirming the purpose of their visit or treatment.
- Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests as required.
- Dispose of contaminated supplies, sterilize medical instruments, and administer medications on-site.
- Authorize drug refills as directed and manage prescription phone orders.
- Draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take electrocardiograms (EKGs), remove sutures, and change dressings.
- Educate patients on medication and diet instructions, providing answers to questions as needed.
- Record patient examinations, treatments, and test results accurately.
- Participate in educational opportunities, keep up with professional publications, and stay engaged in professional organizations.
- Enhance the reputation of the healthcare practice by exploring opportunities to add value and embracing new and different requests.
- Perform both front-office and back-office medical assistant duties as required.
Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Up to 3 weeks paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution or community college course in medical assisting.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current health records with required immunizations (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
- Medical Assistant certification preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in a medical facility as a Medical Assistant.
- Experience with Athena software is preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in performing EKGs, taking vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and intramuscular injections.
- Ability to multitask and handle both front and back-office duties in a fast-paced primary care setting.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team.
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in patient care, apply today to join our team at Coastal Health!
Coastal Health is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution or community college course in medical assisting.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current health records with required immunizations (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
- Medical Assistant certification preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in a medical facility as a Medical Assistant.
- Experience with Athena software is preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in performing EKGs, taking vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and intramuscular injections.
- Ability to multitask and handle both front and back-office duties in a fast-paced primary care setting.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team.
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in patient care, apply today to join our team at Coastal Health!
Coastal Health is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
