Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in coverage of the front desk as required. Job duties include assisting with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary. Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary. Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists. Pre-authorizes prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Benefit and rewards highlights include a retention bonus program if offered, loan forgiveness program if offered, challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation & generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan, SoFi student loan refinancing program, tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University, career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries, and pet insurance.