Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

  Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time (roughly 34 hours/week)  Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by preparing charts and pulling notes before their arrival, providing routine support alongside nurses and medical staff, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed. You would also help with administrative tasks such as scheduling patients, answer phone calls, and inputting insurance information into the system. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, an interest in creating lasting working relationships with other staff and with patients, and has previous office experience. 

Responsibilities 

• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment
• Room patients 
• Take and record patient vitals in AthenaOne EHR 
• Clean instruments and equipment after use
• Answer phones and field questions about medical and scheduling issues, identifying visit needs
• Assist nurse practitioners with basic medical care and procedures
• Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties

Qualifications

• BLS Certification and Certified Medical Assistant desired
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self motivated and proactive an absolute must
• Strong attention to detail