Medical Assistant

Job Description: Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant plays a vital role at Commonwealth OBGYN. As a Medical Assistant you are the first point of contact for patients prior to seeing the provider. Medical Assistants have key responsibilities in the coordination of many day-to-day office activities.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Responsible for providing a professional level of customer service and responding effectively and thoroughly

Responsibilities include but are not limited to rooming patients which includes obtaining vitals and documenting in the electronic medical record. Informs provider of patients ’vital signs and concerns

Maintains patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential

Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams

Stocking and cleaning exam rooms and clinical station

Assists providers with procedures

Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material

Collects and processes routine laboratory specimen

Operates and maintains clinical equipment by following operating instructions, maintaining supplies, perform preventive maintenance and calling for repairs

Cleans, wraps and autoclaves instruments

Keeping supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt

Performs other duties as required or assigned

Participates in training new staff as instructed

Various office duties as assigned by Office Manager

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to comprehend detailed information and communicate that information in a comprehensible manner

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

“Can do” attitude with an emphasis on teamwork

Candidates must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task, highly interactive customer service environment

Self-motivated with the ability to exceed patient expectations

Excellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks

Flexibility to support change, with varying schedules as necessary

Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills

Resume must demonstrate stable employment history

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to physically perform general Medical Assistant requirements as listed and not limited to

Ability to stand for the majority of the day

Light work that includes moving or lifting objects up to 20 pounds

Availability Requirements:

Ability to work a full-time schedule, 40 hours a week. Monday-Friday hours may vary depending upon office needs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $26