Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is seeking a Medical Assistant for a top healthcare services client. This individual will support providers in a clinic setting by delivering high-quality patient care, assisting with clinical and laboratory procedures, and ensuring smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong clinical standards and exceptional customer service.

Day-to-Day:
• Provide routine patient care under the direction of physicians or clinical supervisors
• Room patients and prepare them for examinations
• Administer medications, immunizations, EKGs, ear lavages, and assist with minor procedures
• Perform venipuncture and manage laboratory duties (drawing, spinning, prepping samples)
• Maintain and stock exam rooms; clean and sterilize instruments
• Manage patient medical records and enter encounters/test requisitions into the system
• Answer phones, triage calls, and assist with front office functions as needed
• Communicate test results and follow-up instructions to patients per the provider's direction
• Ensure compliance with infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and company policies

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire
• BLS / CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross) or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Experience administering medications and immunizations under provider supervision
• Ability to perform EKGs
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
• Strong customer service and patient communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Prior outpatient or clinic-based experience
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR)