Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

Cornerstone Family Practice & Urgent Care is seeking an experienced, dependable, and detail-oriented Medical Assistant for a busy outpatient practice. We are looking for a serious applicant who is professional, patient-centered, organized, and able to think critically in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The role requires someone who understands that a medical assistant is essential to patient flow, clinical support, communication, accuracy, and the overall quality of care. The right candidate must be able to work efficiently, follow through, use sound judgment, and maintain professionalism with patients, staff, and provider at all times.

We are seeking a candidate who is looking for a professional home, not just their next job. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, clinically strong, and committed to excellent patient care and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities 

• Room patients efficiently and accurately
• Obtain and document vitals, complaints, medication lists, allergies and histories
• Prepare patients for examination and assist the provider during visits
• Perform clinical tasks within scope, training, and office protocol
• Administer injections, perform point-of-care testing, EKGs, and other clinical duties as applicable
• Prepare and stock exam rooms
• Clean and turn over rooms promptly between patients
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record
• Process refill requests, patient messages, referrals, prior authorizations, and orders as directed
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, staff, pharmacies, labs, and outside offices
• Maintain infection control, patient confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance
• Help support efficient patient flow and identify issues before they become problem

Qualifications

• Prior medical assistant experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and RMA certification preferred
• Strong clinical and administrative skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized
• Strong communication and patient-service skills
• Professionalism, dependability, and punctuality 
• Ability to follow directions, office workflow, and clinical protocols
• Stable work history preferred

Preferred Qualities:

• Critical thinker who can recognize issues early and respond appropriately
• Strong sense of accountability and follow-through
• Calm, respectful, and professional under pressure
• Able to prioritize tasks without constant supervision
• Team-oriented
• Takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and quality patient care
• Understands importance of both patient safety and office flow