Medical Assistant II

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient flow during clinic hours.
• Document review of systems and measure vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Update past and current medical, social, and family history, and review medications at each visit.
• Correctly record patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Prepare patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing necessary diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records.
• Refill medications and pre-authorize medications, communicating with patients, pharmacies, or insurance companies as needed.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients and maintain clean, fully supplied exam rooms.
• Order medical supplies as needed and complete patient assistance paperwork or requests.
• Obtain pertinent medical information from patients to facilitate medical decision-making.
• Operate EKG, cardiac monitors, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR, and scheduling systems).
• Strong verbal and social skills to facilitate respectful interactions with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug reps.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested or needed.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Two (2) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant or other relevant experience.
• Experience in different care settings (e.g., Primary care, Specialty, EMT, etc.).
• Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stitches removal, splinting, etc.

Schedule Notes

Floating may be required to various locations.

13-week assignment, Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM or until the clinic has ended.

Required Experience

Previous Medical Assistant experience is required.

Interviews

In-person interviews are preferred, with video options available.