What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at GoWell Urgent Care?
Medical Assistant
GoWell Urgent Care is looking for a self-motivated, reliable, outgoing individual to join our clinical care team.
The ideal applicant will have excellent computer and telephone skills; Athena EMR experience is a plus!
Overview:
The Medical Assistant aids providers (MDs, NPs, PAs, and DOs) by performing basic clinical, administrative and housekeeping duties. He or she will interact directly with patients while taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for exams and procedures, drawing blood, administering medications, removing sutures and performing simple wound care. The medical assistant will collect, prepare and run simple laboratory tests and sterilize medical equipment.
He or she will assist the front desk with various administrative duties as requested. This person will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the waiting area and examination rooms, and monitoring documenting supply levels.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:
- Take and record a patient’s medical history, height and weight, and vitals including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
- Prepare for the daily activities by checking schedules and preparing rooms for patient use (ie. clean, organize and stock rooms with necessary equipment and supplies)
- Conduct visual acuity testing, urine dipstick, rapid strep, throat culture and wound culture.
- Perform EKGs
- Perform phlebotomy and administer oral or intramuscular (IM) medication/immunizations under the direct supervision of the medical provider.
- Perform next day follow up phone calls to patients under the direction of the medical provider.
- Assist the front desk staff by answering telephones, greeting patients, scheduling referral appointments, filing paperwork and updating medical records.
- Clean the exam rooms between patients.
- Anticipate the needs of the provider based on patient complaint and have supplies ready.
- Assist physicians with patient care and education and provide direct assistance to the physician with surgical, medical, and cosmetic procedures.
- Explaining procedures to patients, preparing patient for examination, and assisting physician during exam.
- Monitoring & managing patient flow
- Instrument processing
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum high school degree or equivalent.
- Certificate of completion of an approved Medical Assistant program is preferred, not required.
- 3 years of Medical Assistant experience is preferred. Previous urgent care, family practice or primary care work experience is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
- Ability to read and interpret documents.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.
- Willingness to take responsibility for actions; act positively upon feedback from others.
- Able to withstand physical & mental demands: standing, walking, stooping, bending.
- Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Occasional stress in working with tense patients.
- Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency / stressful situations.
- Ability to think logically to troubleshoot, analyze situations and make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to multi-task and adjust responsibilities to accommodate a fast-paced work environment while maintaining excellent customer service and staff interactions.
- Proficient computer skills - previous Athena EMR experience is preferred.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Weekend availability
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS:
- Adhere to professional expectations as outlined in the employee handbook.
- Identify areas where processes can be improved to increase quality, contain costs, and improve services.
- Participate in department and company-sponsored meetings and events.
- Medical Assistants must obtain certification in drug screening and breath alcohol testing.
Status:
Full-time positions available
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits: Flexible scheduling, Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Safe Harbor, Employee
Discounts, Annual Bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Occupational Medicine
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $24
