Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants provide critical support to the nurse practitioners and physicians in providing quality medical care to patients.

Responsibilities (included, but not limited to):

• Take patient vital signs, including but not limited to blood pressure, pulse rate, height, and weight
• Room patients and establish a reason for the visit. Document chief complaint
• Work collaboratively with the provider for the coordination of quality health care for clinic patients
• Manage patient flow with the correct balancing of scheduled appointments and walk-ins according to the number and skills of providers present
• Clean medical equipment as necessary. Routinely check oxygen levels in the oxygen tank
• Prepare exam rooms and assist the provider with procedures
• Prepare patients for exams/procedures
• Other Duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school graduate
• Current Certified Medical Assistant, preferred
• 2 or more years of experience in the medical field may be adequate instead of a MA certification
• BLS/CPR certified

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to meet the physical requirements and demands of an active position, including but not limited to:

• STANDING/WALKING - Up to 90% of the work may be spent walking or standing on tile floors.
• SITTING - Up to 10% of the day may be spent sitting while performing computer and telephone tasks.
• CARRYING - Up to 5% of the time may require carrying (5 lbs.) charts, equipment and supplies.
• PUSHING/PULLING - No more than 5% of the time may be spent pushing or pulling equipment.
• REACHING/STRETCHING - Up to 10% of the workday may be spent reaching for files.
• HANDLING - Must be able to perform hand and wrist movements in performing administrative tasks.
• FEELING - Normal tactile feeling is required for all tasks.
• TALKING - Average ability is required in working with staff and patients.
• HEARING - Average ability is required in communicating with staff and patients.
• SEEING - Average ability is required to perform all supervisory and patient care tasks.

Work hours: hourly position. Opportunity to transition into full-time depending on staffing needs. Hours are subject to change. Clinic hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. This position may be scheduled to work any of the days the clinic is open (Monday through Friday) and may be scheduled to arrive 15 minutes prior to opening and may be scheduled to leave one hour after closing, depending on patients scheduled.