Medical Assistant

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Base pay range: $21.00/hr - $24.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

• Schedules and confirms patient appointments.
• Registers and updates patient data accurately in the EHR systems.
• Sends appropriate documentation and information to internal and external offices.
• Maintains positive patient relations and communications.
• Assures timeliness of services rendered to patients.
• Clearly informs patients of the name of the Provider who will be providing care.
• Arranges for and assists patients in understanding instructions for all ancillary services.
• Listens to and addresses patient complaints regarding services rendered.
• Demonstrates proper triage techniques when handling phone calls and inquiries from patients.
• Accurately manages the filling records, telephone messages, and prescription refill information in electronic medical records.
• Checks floor stock and sample medications; discards expired medication appropriately and reorders as needed.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge and response in emergency situations.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms.
• Ensures patients comfort while on premises.
• Remains available to assist the examining provider as needed.
• Accurately performs visual testing and on-site testing.
• File all patient lab results, X-rays, EKGs, Scans, and miscellaneous documents after provider has sign‑off.
• Assist the provider in all medical examinations.
• Maintains set‑up for collection of all cultures and arranges transportation to laboratory.
• Assist in minor procedures, positioning and draping patients, and passing instruments.
• Responsible for inventory, supply ordering, and general facility maintenance.
• Screens incoming telephone calls for referrals and takes accurate messages for providers.
• Administers injections under the direction of a provider, including vitamins and other non‑scheduled medications. For scheduled drugs (e.g., narcotics), the dose must be verified by the provider prior to administration and must be given intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly.
• Compiles and summarizes technical and statistical data for reports and records.
• Maintains and updates required logs accurately.
• Provides translation and interpretation for providers and office staff as needed.
• Assists in preparing the office for site reviews and audits.
• Perform duties as directed by providers and management.
• Calls in prescriptions or prescription refills as directed by the provider.
• Maintains patient care areas, including:
  • Daily cleaning of all common areas.
  • Immediately cleaning following any infectious exposure.
  • Daily supply inventory and appropriate ordering.
  • Consistent enforcement of patient confidentiality standards.
  • Understands and follows all procedures for requests and release of information.
  • Obtains necessary signatures and ensures provider or manager is aware of information request.
  • Ascertains that provider or manager is aware of request for information.
  • Submits requested information in accordance with proper procedures.
  • Reports equipment or supply needs to administrator.
  • Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly.
  • Maintains general office and medical equipment, including copiers, computers, printers, CPR carts, and emergency supplies.
• Travels to other clinic sites occasionally, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Medical Assistant Certification - Preferred
• CPR - Required
• Certification through AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) - Preferred
• 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Medical Assistant - Preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent - Required
• Fluent in English - Required
• Additional language skills may be required depending on clinic needs (e.g., Spanish, Russian, Farsi).

• Medical Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

12pm – 9pm

In person