Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical AssistantOrthopedic sports medicine physician practice looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant.Duties include, but are not limited to:Patient triage e.g prepare patients for exam and treatment by taking patient history and vital signs.Assisting physicians with minor in office procedures and physicals.Administrative paperwork completion, answer and return patient telephone calls (e.g voicemails, FMLA forms etc.).Working with direct patient care.Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required.Update and file medical records via electronic record keeping.Communicates effectively and demonstrates a caring attitude towards patient and family.Follows universal precautions, OSHA standards and HIPPA regulations.Performs phlebotomy, injections IM, removes sutures/staples, simple dressing changes and reports any pertinent information to physician.Education:High school diploma or equivalentGraduate of an accredited medical assistant program (required)Medical Assistance Certification (required)Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (preferred)Medical Assistants who have recently graduated from an accredited Medical Assisting program will be required to obtain a clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment.Experience: 1+ years of experience in office, clerical, or medical work; medical assistant, admissions rep, or clinic support (preferred), or customer serviceAbilities: Must demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication skills. Excellent planning, organization and management skills. Ability to multi-task, works in a fast-paced work environment, and demonstrates team cooperation.Job Type: Full-time - Monday through Friday with a few rotating Saturday mornings. Traveling involved from one clinic to another based on physician schedule. Dependable transportation required.Great benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and 401K.Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceMedical Specialty: Medical-SurgicalSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayWeekend availabilityWork Location: Multiple Locations