Medical Assistant

Job # 25274 Medical Assistant

Acclivity Healthcare - Your personable, proven partner!
Since 1999, Acclivity Healthcare has served the specialized recruiting and staffing needs of leading healthcare employers nationwide. Our clients range from independent physician practices to national healthcare systems and insurance providers. We are proud of our 18,000+ successful placements with quality-oriented organizations that recognize the value of better talent.


Compensation and Schedule for the Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant - Full-time, onsite, $20-$23 per hour, Monday to Friday, shifts between 7:30am and 5:00pm. Great benefits and a positive working environment!


Required Qualifications of the Medical Assistant
- 2+ years of recent medical assistant experience required
- 3+ years of recent medical assistant experience preferred
- Orthopedics experience preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Medical Assistant diploma or certification required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen


Responsibilities of the Medical Assistant
- Obtain vital signs, patient history, and document chief complaint
- Alert physician of problems/concerns/abnormalities
- Perform casting, splinting, traction application, and various soft good applications
- Work with providers, residents, nurse practitioners, and nurses
- Assist providers with wound care and during examinations, treatments, and procedures as requested
- Maintain hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens
- Collect laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol
- Retrieve equipment and supplies
- Complete full patient registration and ensure all patient information is updated and current
- Verify insurance eligibility and/or benefits
- Conduct front desk duties as needed


About the Company
This well-known and successful healthcare system has remained a symbol of quality for nearly 40 years. They are the 5th largest healthcare system in the nation, with more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in 21 states. This organization has won numerous awards as a top healthcare employer because of its excellent work environment and commitment to their employees' growth and success. This organization has an immediate need for a patient and kind Medical Assistant to join their team!