Medical Assistant

Summary

As a Medical Assistant, you will be an integral part of the healthcare team, providing essential medical administrative support and patient care services. With core skills in medical terminology, patient service, and basic life support, you will assist in intake procedures, record vital signs, and ensure efficient patient flow.

Essential functions

• Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist.
• Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit;
• Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.
• Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.
• Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.
• Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.
• Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence
• Ensure reception is well maintained
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
• Perform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Other patient care responsibilities as defined in the Medical Assistant Guideline document.

Work Experience

• Medical Assistant experience preferred for Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program
• 2 years of Medical Assistant experience within the last 3 years under a licensed healthcare supervisor in lieu of a Medical Assistant program preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications
One of the following certifications is required:

• ARMA- American Registry of Medical Assistants
• CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Health career Association)
• CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant)
• RMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists or AAH, American Allied Health)
• NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)
• NRCMA – Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred

• 1 years of Medical Assistant experience under a licensed healthcare supervisor within the last 3 years preferred
• CPOE must be obtained within 2 weeks of hire if Medical Assistant Certification is not obtained upon hire required
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• RMA (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person