Medical Assistant (MA) - Geriatrics

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Medical Assistant - Geriatric Primary Care Clinic

Medical Assistants work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of licensed clinical professionals in a clinic or practice environment. MAs are expected to facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience.

Be the person that makes the difference every day in our patients' lives.

What you will do:

• Room set up and patient preparation
• Taking vitals (Manual & Electronic)
• Perform EKG
• Drawing blood and giving injections and immunizations.
• Performing office tests (Point of Care Testing)
• Pharmacology
• Administrative duties
• May perform or assisting with in-office procedures / treatments

What you will need:

• Education- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of accredited/approved: MA program and MA externship, MA internship, EMT, or Paramedic program.
• Credentials/Licensure (Preferred): Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying agencies:

American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)

American Medical Technologists (RMA)

National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)

National Healthcareer Association (CCMA)

National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)

American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)

• Related Experience- Minimum: In absence of completed MA Program/Externship/Internship, must have 2+ years clinical experience providing clinical support in community-based clinic and be subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills. Preferred: New graduate or 1 or more years of previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience caring for older adults or in a geriatric setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassion for aging populations
• Ability to work with patients who may have cognitive, sensory, or mobility impairments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why Geriatric Primary Care

Working in geriatric primary care offers a unique opportunity to:

• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families
• Support whole-person care that includes physical, emotional, and social health
• Make a direct impact on quality of life, independence, and dignity for older adults

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.