What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at RL Klein & Associates Inc?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our medical staff and ensuring the smooth operation of our clinic. This position requires a strong understanding of medical terminology, emergency medicine, and basic life support, along with excellent organizational skills to provide effective medical administrative support.Responsibilities:
- Patient Interaction: Greet and prepare patients for examinations, record medical histories, and document vital signs.
- Clinical Support: Assist healthcare professionals during medical procedures, administer medications and vaccines under supervision, and collect specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administrative Duties: Schedule and manage patient appointments, update and maintain accurate patient records, handle billing processes, and manage insurance documentation.
- Facility Maintenance: Prepare and sanitize examination rooms, sterilize medical instruments, and ensure adequate inventory of medical supplies.
- Patient Education: Provide patients with information regarding medical procedures, treatment plans, medications, and dietary instructions.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and standards, including patient confidentiality and infection control protocols.
Requirements and Skills:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred.
- Certification: Certification from a recognized medical assistant program (e.g., Certified Medical Assistant [CMA] or Registered Medical Assistant [RMA]) is advantageous.
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a medical or clinical setting is desirable.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in medical terminology, coding procedures, clinical pharmacology, and familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge: Understanding of patient care principles, medical procedures, human anatomy, and compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and OSHA standards.
Join our team as a Medical Assistant where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care while developing your skills in a supportive environment!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour on W2
Schedule:
- 8 hours shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24
