Job Title:

Medical Assistant

Location:

General Office Environment

Employment Type:

Contract

Contract Length:

Not specified

Job Summary:

• Provide patient care, including venipuncture, EKGs, assisting patients, and preparing for exams.
• Assist physicians with procedures, take vital signs, and relay instructions to patients and families.
• Perform clerical tasks such as managing medical records, completing forms, and using EMR systems.
• Enter orders into EMR systems and prepare prescription refill requests for physician approval.
• Inventory, order, and restock medical supplies.
• Set up examination rooms and instruments following sterilization protocols.
• Maintain logs for medications, testing, sterilization, and crash carts.
• Dispose of expired medications and supplies per policy.
• Ensure a safe and compliant work environment, adhering to legal regulations and PPE requirements.
• Assist with medical chart maintenance and scheduling surgeries/procedures.
• Perform proficient phlebotomy duties as required.
• Handle appointment scheduling, patient registration, and insurance verification.
• Perform pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
• Adapt to a growing and changing environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
• BLS certification (AHA).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems.

Additional Information:

• Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Basic MS Office Suite skills.
• Ability to work with multicultural and language-deficit patients.