Advanced Medical Assistant - ENT | BLS Certified

Advanced Medical Assistant - ENT | BLS Certified

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing compassionate and efficient patient care in an ENT clinical setting. This full-time, day shift role offers the opportunity to support licensed nurses, physicians, and advanced practice providers by delivering high-quality assistance and ensuring patient safety.

The Medical Assistant operates within their scope to assist with patient care as delegated by clinical staff. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent customer service.

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention and safe patient handling.
• Escort patients, obtain vital signs, perform EKGs, verify medications and allergies, and document medical histories accurately and promptly.
• Manage phone communications, relay messages, and act as a liaison between patients and providers.
• Communicate test results to patients and assist with follow-up calls.
• Assist with medication renewals, authorizations, and administer medications as ordered (oral, IM, SQ).
• Perform point-of-care lab testing and collect specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Schedule appointments, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures as directed.
• Complete necessary paperwork including prior authorizations and referrals in a timely manner.
• Maintain supply inventory and ensure exam areas are clean and well-stocked.
• Educate patients on electronic health record access and assist with enrollment.
• Support orientation and training of new medical assistants.
• Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, adaptability, and maintain punctuality and attendance standards.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Previous experience in a medical clinic setting is preferred but not mandatory.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; training provided.

Requires considerable mental focus, ability to lift up to 35 lbs., and perform activities involving standing, walking, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and occasional encounters with hostile individuals. Minimal physical discomfort expected.