What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Ridgefield Family Medicine?
As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/hospital. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients and document basic medical history
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Update and file medical records and insurance reports
- Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
- Check with patients and type up patients charts
- Assist during medical examinations
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
Skills
- Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
- Degree in medical assistance
We are looking for an experienced medical assistant to join a collegial team of medical providers in a family practice clinic. We serve the Ridgefield and Woodland communities, in two primary clinics, caring for the community for the last 17 years. Your should have at least 2 years of solid experience as medical assistant.
We use Athena EMR, so computer skills a must. The ideal candidate should be personable, caring, and a team player. We offer a flexible, supportive environment and care about your personal and professional well being.
Benefits include a competitive living wage, full medical/vision/dental benefits, paid vacation and holidays and a Simple IRA with 3% match.
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Hours per week:
- 20-40
Administrative Duties:
- Scheduling
- Answering phones
Clinical Duties:
- Performing injections
- Sterilizing instruments
- Performing X-rays
- Performing EKGs
- Administering medications
Supervisor:
- Physician
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $22 - $25