Medical Assistant OB​/GYN

The Medical Assistant is a professional multi‑skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. This practitioner assists with patient care management and executes administrative and clinical procedures. Competence in the field also requires that a medical assistant adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, and respond to emergencies and demonstrate professional characteristics.

• Under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician, a medical assistant may undertake the following duties:
  • Perform clinical procedures to include:
    • Performing aseptic procedures
    • Preparing patients for the physician’s care
    • Performing venipunctures and non‑intravenous injections
    • Observing and reporting patient signs or symptoms
    • Administering basic first aid
    • Assisting with patient examinations or treatments
    • Operating office medical equipment
    • Collecting routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician
    • Administering medication as directed by the physician (Exception: medications requiring dosage calculation)
    • Performing basic laboratory procedures
    • Performing office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the physician
• If a licensed physician is not on‑site, a medical assistant is prohibited from performing the following:
  • In nursing activities that require the special knowledge or judgment of a registered or practical nurse, including:
    • The initial or any subsequent nursing assessment
    • Completing Review of Systems in the EMR
    • Performing injections (medication and/or vaccines)
    • Administering medication(s)
  • Performing aseptic procedures such as wound care or dressing changes
  • Determining nursing diagnosis or interpreting nursing assessments
  • Establishing nursing care goals or developing plans of care
  • Evaluating progress relative to the plan of care
  • Any activity for which the unlicensed assistive personnel has not demonstrated competence

• Act as first level contact for providers and support staff in troubleshooting issues
• Ensure patients are properly checked‑in for clinical visits via EMR
• Ensure patients are properly checked‑out after every clinical visit and depart with required paperwork
• Schedule patient appointments following company protocol
• Ensure patient documentation is fully completed and recorded via EMR
• Ensure external third‑party documentation (labs, reports, consultations) are collected and sent or scanned as appropriate
• Complete 48‑hour chart checks and contact the patient or referral providers if further information is needed
• Answer phones, check and return voicemail messages in a timely manner
• Respond to all correspondence and tasks (letter, email, fax) in a timely manner
• Possess knowledge of standard universal precautions
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Be proficient in all computer software used for patient care
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team within scope of practice to provide timely and safe patient care
• Complete all necessary documentation, department logs and reports
• Keep units clean, restock rooms as needed, and assist with ordering supplies
• Communicate effectively with all members of the patient care team
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of Medical Assistant training required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate required
• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• Computer knowledge required

• At least one year of related work experience
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants
• Registered by the American Medical Technologists
• Bilingual (English‑Spanish or English‑Haitian Creole) a plus

• Ability to stand, walk, or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Ability to reach with hands or arms
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively talk and listen to patients

• Reports to the Clinical Manager

Employment type:

Part‑time – Seniority level:
Entry level – Job function:
Health Care Provider.