Experienced Medical Assistant

We are a friendly team providing primary care services for over 30 years to our community. We offer excellent benefits, generous time off, competitive pay including an additional $150/month (about 85 cents/hour) compensation for bilingual Spanish-English skills and time-and-a-half pay for acute care shifts, and a welcoming and friendly work environment. This position is full-time, in clinic, five days a week with occasional Saturdays. Come join our team of dedicated and compassionate staff!

Principal Duties:

• Prepares patients for examinations. Verifies patient information and history as needed.
• Measures and records vital signs.
• Assists provider during patient exams/minor surgical procedures; administers and provides medication and immunizations as ordered.
• Stocks and prepares exam rooms. Selects and lays out medical supplies.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and calibrates medical equipment as required.
• Performs tests and studies such as electrocardiograms, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, etc.
• Collects specimens as required and maintains sample integrity throughout the collection and transfer process.
• Records and reports patient information in EMR.
• Handles medication refill requests in accordance with clinic procedure.
• Dispenses appropriate educational materials to support health maintenance and/or to promote understanding of tests/procedures.
• Schedules tests and appointments preparing all forms and requisitions as needed by medical care provider. Follows through to ensure lab and x-ray reports are received. Receives and relays those reports to patients after being instructed to do so by reviewing provider.
• Returns patient phone calls by the end of each business day—or sooner if acuity is high.
• Performs injections
• Sterilizes instruments
• Performs EKGs
• Administers medications
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years experience as a certified MA
• 2 years experience using Epic electronic health record
• Knowledge of basic medical assisting skills.
• Knowledge of relevant medical terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of pertinent regulatory requirements including disposal of medical waste and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions of medical care providers.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, employees, and allied health professionals.
• Ability to use time effectively seeking out work from colleagues as time allows.
• Capacity to respond with patience and understanding during stressful and or emergency situations related to patient health care.
• CPR certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a current CMA/RMA?

Experience:

• Epic EHR: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $29