Role: Certified Medical Assistant supporting outpatient clinical care in ambulatory settings.
Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care, prepare patients, collect vital signs, assist with procedures, and support provider needs. Perform technical duties such as EKGs, wound dressings, phlebotomy, and medication administration (excluding IVs). Manage lab specimens and document all activities accurately in electronic medical records. Support administrative tasks including scheduling, billing inquiries, patient follow-up, and insurance referrals. Maintain infection control protocols, prepare exam rooms, and ensure patient safety and privacy. Assist with new staff orientation and facilitate effective communication between patients and providers. Inventory supplies and ensure equipment functionality. Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills: Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant credential required, certified by recognized governing bodies (e.g., NHA, AMT, AAMA). High school diploma or GED necessary; advanced training preferred. Strong clinical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and ability to work collaboratively in team-based environments. Knowledge of electronic medical records and scheduling systems essential.
Key Duties: Support patient care delivery, ensure accurate documentation, facilitate clinic operations, and uphold safety standards. May travel between sites as needed. Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to quality care in a fast-paced outpatient environment.