Medical Assistant

About This Role

Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. Manage the check-in and registration process and perform essential patient care duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage the check-in and registration process, including securing required paperwork and insurance documentation and verifying eligibility
• Interview patients, measure vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and record information on patients' charts
• Draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients and ensure medical supplies are available
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments
• Coordinate provider referrals to specialists
• Conduct point of care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG)
• Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, and answer phone calls

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• One approved MA certification (or alternative experience/credentials as specified)
• Ability to type quickly
• Basic computer knowledge
• Proficient 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 can substitute for certification under certain conditions

Nice to Have

• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program
• Front Desk experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications