What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Glacier Surgical Associates?
We are looking for a medical assistant to join our team. This position would involve direct patient care and administrative duties. Candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills, compassion, and ability to work independently or in a team. Position is full time. Surgical experience and wound care experience is a plus. Pay dependent on experience. Duties would include:
- Rooming patients
- Updating medical histories
- Taking Vitals
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Assisting the provider with in-office procedures
- Sterile technique and sterilization of instruments
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Phlebotomy
- Instructing patients about medications and special diets
- Transmitting prescription refills as directed
Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):
- Using computer applications
- Chart Prepping
- Answering telephones
- Assisting front desk when needed checking-in/checking-out patients
- Scheduling appointments
- Updating and filing patient medical records
- Arranging for hospital admissions, radiology testing and laboratory services as instructed
- Surgery Scheduling
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Medical assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Palmer, AK: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20