Medical Assistant I NEW PRACTICE

Summary

Join US at our NEW PRACTICE opening January 2027!!

Maintains a well-organized and adequately stocked patient care unit. Assist the nursing staff to meet patient needs by providing a high level of clerical and technical support. Develops intra-interdepartmental relationships which support nursing maintenance of the patient care environment. Performs specimen collection including Venipuncture and performs basic level lab testing obtain patient V.S. and prepares patient to see provider.

Responsible for providing clerical and technical support to the Healthcare Center Office. Clerical functions to include but not limited to reception registration scheduling billing processing and distribution of mail and the forwarding of information and reports. Assist in maintaining medical records in a confidential manner. This position must provide customer friendly courteous reception to clients and customers at all times. Must be able to work well in a team environment and posses excellent customer service skills with the ability to multitask.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Prior experience working in a hospital environment or physician practice preferred.

Certifications: Must be a graduate from a Medical Assistant program OR Graduate from an MA program within a year of employment.

**Passing of MA certification exam within 6 months of hire eligible for MA II promotion and hire bonus **

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position is located indoors under normal working conditions. Should be able to push/pull 25 lb. lift/move 15 lb. from floor to table be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard writing and filing for extended periods of time must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry typing and using photo copiers. Mobility requirements may include the ability to sit at a computer terminal or work station for a prolonged period of time in addition to being able to squat stand and walk for a reasonable length of time and distance.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• The Medical Assistant will coordinate and maintain an orderly distribution of supplies and equipment.
• The Medical Assistant will work with other members of the intra/interdepartmental team to provide a smooth patient care environment.
• The Medical Assistant will maintain a clean safe environment for the patient.
• The Medical Assistant will provide safe efficient and organized care.
• Will collect and identify laboratory specimens.
• Will perform basic level lab testing and document proper quality control procedures and assist in proficiency testing.
• Will perform technical skills for patient care. Skills may include blood glucose monitoring; use of audioscope; Snellen eye testing; obtaining culture; electrocargiograms; CPR and assisting with primary care procedures.
• The Medical Assistant conducts office protocols and procedures as described by the Office Manger.
• The Medical Assistant participates in coordination of clerical duties and the objectives of the HealthCare Center.
• Will demonstrate self development and participate in provision of safety practices for themselves and other members of the health care team.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures as out lined in the Exposure Control manual regarding standard precautions; bloodborne pathogen; disposal of needles; syringes and sharps; cleanup procedures for blood and body fluids spills; storage handling and disposal of medical waste.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures related to mandatory education and annual health assessment.
• Performance of electronic medical record (EMR) duties
• Daily utilization and documentation of EMG Metrics tools to manage scheduling of Routine Physicals quality gaps huddles and collaboration with providers and clinical support team.
• Review and update EMG Metrics tools daily with updates on documentation received through provider visit results obtained through fax and scanning.
• Performance of care team duties

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will prohibit discrimination on the basis of race creed color religion sex/gender (including pregnancy) age national origin disability (including pregnancy-related conditions) genetic information predisposition or carrier status military or veteran status prior arrest or conviction record marital or familial status sexual orientation transgender status gender identity gender expression reproductive health decisions domestic violence victim status known relationship or association with any member of a protected class and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal state and where applicable local laws reproductive health decisions or source of payment consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range: $16.24-$24.11 /hour Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Required Experience:

Junior IC