Job Description
Job Description
Job Description Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Clinic Manager or Supervising Provider
Position Summary:
Seeking a compassionate, organized, detail-oriented medical assistant to join our primary care and Wellness clinic. The ideal candidate we'll enjoy working with people, have a professional appearance and professional demeanor. The medical assistant will support one provider with clinical and administrative duties. We are excited to welcome the right candidate to grow with our practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
Greet patients and prepare them for examination (vitals, allergy, medication reconciliation)
Assist providers with physical exams, minor procedures, and routine diagnostic tests
Administer therapeutic and injections per provider orders
Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory testing and schedule pick up
Perform point-of-care tests (e.g., glucose, urinalysis, flu, COVID-19)
Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and stock supplies
Document patient interactions accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Provide patient education as directed by the provider
Administrative Duties:
Schedule patient appointments
Answer phone calls and document patient messages appropriately
Process prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refill requests per protocol
Handle patient check-in/check-out as needed, collect payments and schedule follow up appointments
Prepare charts for provider prior to patient arrival
Qualifications:
~ High school diploma or equivalent required
~ Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
~ Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred
~ CPR/BLS certification required (or willing to obtain upon hire)
~1-3 year of clinical experience in a primary care or outpatient setting preferred
~ Familiarity with Elation EMR system is a plus
Skills and Attributes:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Attention to detail and commitment to quality, good work ethics
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Takes pride in personal hygiene and is committed to a professional appearance
Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
Respect for patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
Ability to lift/move patients or equipment up to 30 lbs
Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and EMR documentation
Benefits (if applicable):
Competitive pay
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Continuing Education support
Staff enjoys medical care and wellness benefits within the clinic at no cost (does not include the cost of medications).
Job Tags
Full time,
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