What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at MAXIM?
Job Description
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job Type: Full-time, W2 Contract
Location: Cincinnati Ohio
Clinical responsibilities:
- Taking patient vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, etc.)
- Assisting with patient examinations
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Administering medications and injections
- Performing electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other diagnostic tests
- Removing sutures and changing dressings
Administrative responsibilities:
- Scheduling appointments and managing patient files
- Answering phone calls and responding to patient inquiries
- Billing and coding insurance claims
- Ordering and organizing medical supplies
- Performing basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks
Additional responsibilities:
- Providing patients with educational materials and information
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best quality of care for patients
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives or research studies
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA)
Education and Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program (certificate, diploma, or associate degree)
Certification:
- Optional, but recommended: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 401k, Dental, Health benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Education Professional Benefits
Medical, dental, prescription, vision plans
Life insurance options
401(k) retirement plan
MyTime program to earn up to 24 hours paid time off each year
Pre-tax transportation & parking benefits for qualified transit expenses
Weekly paychecks
Dedicated recruiter to match you to openings
Emergency on-call line, available 24/7
Referral bonus program
Employee assistance programs
College tuition discounts
Company Description