Medical Assistant

About This Role

This role involves assisting urgent care providers with patient examination and treatment, managing patient registration, and performing basic medical procedures. The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring an effortless patient experience within an urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient check-in and registration process
• Interview patients and record medical history
• Measure vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height)
• Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for lab analysis
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examination
• Conduct patient registration, including securing paperwork and insurance verification
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments
• Coordinate provider referrals to specialists
• Perform preliminary physical tests and point of care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG)
• Stock supplies, maintain exam rooms, and ensure medical record maintenance

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience or 3+ years without MA certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (ARC or AHA)
• Approved MA certification OR Alternative Credentials (Nursing, LPN, RN, EMT, Paramedic, CNA)
• CPOE certification within two weeks of start date
• Basic computer knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience required, 3+ years required without specific certification

Nice to Have

• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program
• Front Desk experience
• Experience in a Hospital, Emergency Room, or Urgent Care setting

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications