What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialed Medical Assistant position at Columbia Orthopaedic Group?
Location: Columbia Orthopaedic Group
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Credentialed Medical Assistant to join our team at Columbia Orthopaedic Group. The ideal candidate will assist in providing high-quality patient care and support to our medical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations and procedures.
- Take and record patient vital signs and medical histories.
- Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean and well-stocked.
- Administer medications and injections as directed by physicians.
- Perform basic laboratory tests and collect specimens for testing.
- Educate patients on health maintenance and medical procedures.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
- Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients.
Qualifications:
- Current MA certification credentials.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Compassionate and patient-focused attitude.
Benefits:
- Company and Employee Paid Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company Paid Benefits: Long-term disability and basic life insurance.
- Employee Paid Additional Options: Critical illness, short-term disability, accident, cancer, hospital, and voluntary life insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Begins accruing after 30 days (starting at 12 hours per month).
- 401K/Retirement:
- Safe Harbor: After 1 year of continued employment, all employees will automatically receive a 3% employer-paid safe harbor contribution to their 401K/Retirement Plan.
- Match Plan: After 1 year of continued employment, employee contributions are matched at 50% up to 6% by the employer.
