Medical Assistant (MA)

Location: Austin, MN
Duration: 8 Weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift: Day Shift, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Job Description

The Medical Assistant will support both front-office and back-office operations in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include patient intake, clinical support, scheduling, phlebotomy, and assisting with daily clinic operations. The successful candidate will maintain a collaborative relationship with center staff and contribute to a patient-focused environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide a welcoming experience.
• Room patients and prepare them for examinations.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture procedures.
• Administer vaccines as directed by clinical staff.
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care (POC) testing.
• Schedule appointments and assist with patient coordination.
• Answer phones and provide front-office support.
• Maintain accurate patient information and documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Provide additional clinical and administrative support as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare center staff.
• Support health education and community outreach initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship experience.
• Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.
• Required experience with phlebotomy/venipuncture.
• Required Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both front-office and back-office environments.
• BLS or CPR certification required.

Required Skills

• Front-office and back-office experience
• Phlebotomy/Venipuncture
• EKG
• Point-of-Care (POC) Testing
• Patient Scheduling
• Patient Rooming
• Vital Signs
• BLS or CPR