What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at NewMed Immediate Care?
As a Medical Assistant at NewMed Immediate Care, you will be responsible for providing patient support and communication and facilitating an exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, trust, and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Medical Assistant informs patients of relevant and required information for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive.
How you can make a difference as a Medical Assistant:
- Demonstrates kindness and compassion in all patient interactions
- Prepares and administers PO, IM, and ID medications as directed by the Provider, utilizing the “Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration”
- Performs point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, and suture/staple removal, and dressing changes, and other patient care activities
- Collects and documents vital signs, histories, and screenings
- Prepares patients, room, and supplies for visit or examination
- Performs phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens
- Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment
- Performs quality controls and equipment checks
Experience to drive change as a Medical Assistant:
- 1 year of experience preferred
- Phlebotomy experience required
- High School Diploma/Equivalency required
- Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred
- Spanish speaking preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Outpatient
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22