Medical Assistant

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Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your skills will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. This vital role combines clinical duties with administrative support to ensure seamless patient experiences. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with healthcare providers to deliver compassionate, high-quality care across various specialties including dermatology, internal medicine, urgent care, and hospital medicine. Your expertise will help streamline clinic operations, support patient needs, and maintain accurate medical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with patient intake, including collecting medical histories and vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure all necessary supplies and equipment are ready for procedures.
• Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy (blood draws), medication administration, and basic life support (BLS) in emergency situations.
• Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) accurately by documenting patient encounters, updating medical records, and coding diagnoses using ICD coding standards.
• Support medical office management through appointment scheduling, patient check-in/out processes, and handling patient inquiries with excellent service skills.
• Assist with laboratory procedures including specimen collection, processing, and documentation in compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment while adhering to infection control standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in medical office settings with knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical assisting techniques.
• Hands-on experience in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital units, or surgical environments such as ORs is highly desirable.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications like phlebotomy or medication administration are a plus.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and electronic health records management is essential for accurate documentation.
• Strong patient service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately across diverse populations including geriatrics and internal medicine patients.
• Knowledge of ICD coding for diagnosis documentation and understanding of hospital medicine workflows enhances your effectiveness in this role.
• Ability to multitask efficiently in fast-paced environments such as urgent care clinics or medical-surgical units while maintaining attention to detail.

Embark on a rewarding career where your clinical expertise supports exceptional patient care! We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that values your professional growth while ensuring you have the resources needed to succeed every day.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Work Location: In person