Role Overview: A Medical Assistant provides direct patient care, administrative support, and clinical procedures in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities include:
- Documenting patient information, vital signs, and screening details using electronic medical records.
- Preparing examination and treatment rooms, assisting patients with visits, and ensuring safety and privacy.
- Performing tasks such as EKGs, wound dressings, phlebotomy, and supporting minor surgical procedures.
- Administering medications (excluding IVs), completing tests, collecting specimens, and managing laboratory paperwork.
- Handling reception duties, scheduling, processing referrals, and collecting co-payments.
- Documenting patient interactions, reinforcing education, and facilitating communication between patients and providers.
- Maintaining supplies, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring infection control protocols are followed.
- Participating in quality improvement and patient safety programs, and assisting with orientation of new staff.
Qualifications and Skills: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required, with certification from recognized associations such as NHA, AMT, AAMA, among others. Preferred completion of an accredited training program. Must demonstrate competency in clinical tasks and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Additional Details: The role involves clinical environment work with potential travel and requires adherence to policies and procedures. Offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and supportive family and wellness benefits.