The Medical Assistant assists providers and nurses with patient care, initiates patient flow, maintains the environmental areas of the clinic and examination rooms, entries into patient charts through EHR, assists with telephoning. We do on the job training!

POSITION STATUS

This position is full-time and non-exempt. The Medical Assistant reports to the Clinical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge of adult and/or pediatric office practice

Electronic Health Records experience helpful

Competencies

Knowledge of adult and/or pediatric office practice

Moderate proficiency with medical equipment

Moderate proficiency with computer

High proficiency in telephone skill

Ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirable

Average numerical and verbal capacity

Interest in work involving considerable contact with people

Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization

Ability to handle most setbacks with calmness and ease

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads

(up to 25 lbs.)

Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other

potentially hazardous materials

Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills

Ability to stand for extended periods of time, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical

services and use equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be passionate about a career in the healthcare field that offers on the job training and direct patient care!

Prepares patient for examination, takes height, weight, blood pressure and other measurements as applicable

Takes initial medical information including medication history

Assists in performing waived laboratory tests

Makes correct entries in patient charts and checks appointment dates

Assists patients to examination rooms, lab and restrooms

Restocks and straightens exam rooms

Performs quality assurance on glucometers

Makes copies and faxes documents as requested

Performs other duties as required'
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Work Remotely

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