Medical Assistant

About This Role

This Medical Assistant role involves assisting urgent care providers with patient examination and treatment, managing patient registration, and performing preliminary physical tests and point-of-care testing to ensure efficient patient care flow.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under direction of urgent care provider
• Manage the check-in and registration process
• Interview patients and record medical history
• Measure vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Conduct patient registration, including securing required paperwork and insurance documentation
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments
• Coordinate provider referrals to specialists
• Perform preliminary physical tests and escalate critical cases to provider as needed
• Conduct point of care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG)
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, front desk, and reception area
• Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory and check expiration dates
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out and securing the building
• Perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, and perform preventive maintenance

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (ARC or AHA)
• One approved MA certification (if less than 3 years MA experience) OR 3+ years MA experience with 1+ year in hospital/ER/urgent care setting
• Basic computer knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience required, Front Desk experience preferred; 3+ years of Medical Assistant work experience AND 1+ year in Hospital, ER, or Urgent Care setting as an alternative to certification.

Nice to Have

• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program
• Front Desk experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications