Medical Assistant

Sign-on Bonus offered

Reputable, fast growing, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Outpatient Practice is looking to hire a full-time Medical Assistant Monday through Friday. Candidates must have outpatient office experience, as well as medical terminology.

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for helping examine and treat patients under the direction of the Physician or Nurse Practitioner by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As expected to find other similar jobs for Medical Assistants on job search sites.

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties.

• Ensure cleanliness of patients' waiting area and front office area.
• Perform all required triage duties (vitals, height/weight, etc.)
• Direct patients to available examination rooms.
• Ensure rooms are set up and cleaned after each patient encounter
• Replenish supplies in the exam rooms.
• Ensure patient flow is efficient and organized.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
• Gives injections
• Schedules appointments, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA, and OSHA
• Team player who is equally comfortable working independently
• Warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent client interaction skills, and able to multi-task.'

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would instead focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pulmonology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person