Medical Assistant

Pay Rate: $20 per hour - $22 per hour
Schedule Notes: Days 9-5

Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and/or EKGs, organize patient flow, and assist patients with mobility and dressing.
• Assist physicians with procedures, take vital signs, relay instructions to patients and families, and provide pertinent information over calls.
• Handle clerical tasks such as managing medical records, obtaining lab reports, and completing forms.
• Enter orders into the EMR system and prepare prescription refill requests for physician review.
• Inventory and restock medical supplies as needed.
• Set up examination rooms and instruments following sterilization protocols.
• Maintain logs for medication refrigeration, sterilization processes, and other required systems.
• Check expiration dates on medications and supplies, disposing of them per policy.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with regulations.
• Assist in maintaining medical charts and scheduling surgeries or procedures as needed.
• Perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
• Manage appointment scheduling, patient registration, and update demographic and insurance information.
• Verify and update insurance information and perform pre-certification for procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school.
• BLS certification required (AHA).

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred.
• Adaptability to a growing and changing environment.