Medical Assistant

Pay Rate: $18 per hour - $22 per hour

Summary:

• Shift hours: Mon-Thurs 9 AM - 5 PM, Friday 12-8 PM

Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and/or EKGs, organize patient flow, and assist patients with mobility and preparation for exams.
• Assist physicians with procedures, take vital signs, and relay instructions to patients and families.
• Manage clerical tasks such as sending and receiving medical records, and completing necessary forms and requisitions.
• Enter orders into the EMR system and prepare prescription refill requests for physician review.
• Inventory, order, and restock medical supplies as needed.
• Set up examination rooms and instruments following sterilization techniques.
• Maintain logging systems for refrigeration, sterilization, and other processes.
• Check expiration dates on medications and supplies, disposing of them appropriately.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by complying with standards and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining medical charts and scheduling surgeries or procedures when necessary.
• Perform phlebotomy duties, appointment scheduling, and update patient demographic and insurance information.
• Verify and update insurance information and perform pre-certification for procedures as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school.
• BLS certification from AHA.

Preferred Skills:

• Effective communication with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred.
• Ability to adapt to a growing and changing environment.