Medical Assistant

Pay Rate: $23-$30 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday with rotating weekends

Clinic hours: 7am-6pm (schedule dependent on the provider you work)

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Lead Medical Assistant to join our primary care team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care and support our medical staff in delivering exceptional healthcare services.

• Patient Interaction: Greet, assess, and answer patient inquiries both in-person and over the phone.
• Medical Documentation: Record vital signs, chief complaints, and other pertinent information; update and manage patient records in the EHR system.
• Test Monitoring: Track, communicate, and ensure test results are available for the provider.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with the care team for pre-visit planning and anticipate potential issues.
• Preparation and Maintenance: Prepare examination rooms, manage and sterilize instruments, and restock supplies.
• Specimen Handling: Assist in specimen collection, labeling, and transportation to the lab; explain procedures to patients.
• Patient Scheduling: Schedule tests, provide instructions, and manage appointment reminders.
• Patient Education: Provide educational materials and instructions based on the provider's recommendations.
• Discharge Process: Complete patient discharge with instructions and follow-up details.
• Medication Management: Understand and explain medication usage, answer questions, and forward prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Administrative Tasks: Participate in clinic meetings, send faxes, and handle biohazardous waste.
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with the office manager and MA staff, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience, ideally in a Family Practice setting.
• National Certification is preferred but not required (pay differential offered).
• Experience with EKGs, PFTs, and immunizations is advantageous.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (NextGen experience is a plus).
• Must be enthusiastic, positive, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and work effectively as part of a care team.
• Exhibit exceptional customer service skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and a proactive problem solver.
• Be flexible and able to take direction and work well with others.
• Capable of handling occasionally stressful situations.
• Must possess accurate keyboarding skills.