Position Summary
The Medical Assistant supports Providers in delivering high-quality patient care by performing clinical and administrative duties under supervision. This role ensures efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and a well-maintained clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
- Assist physicians during exams and minor procedures
- Administer medications and injections as directed
- Perform basic laboratory tests (e.g., urinalysis)
- Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory testing
- Perform EKGs and other diagnostic tests
- Maintain infection control and sterilize equipment
- Document patient information in electronic health records (EHR)
- Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
- Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
- Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment
- Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
- Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to Providers
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Basic clinical and laboratory skills
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Medical Assistant
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Current CPR/BLS certification preferred
Benefit Eligibility - After 90 day waiting period
- Health insurance
- Dental and Vision plans
- Supplemental insurance plans
- 401K match plan with up to 4% by Pandya Medical Center
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay
Job Type: Full-time