Medical Assistant I

About This Role

The Medical Assistant I assists Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and nursing staff in a high-volume clinic setting, ensuring efficient patient care and maintaining a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms
• Identify patients using two identifiers, checking wristbands
• Obtain and document accurate vital signs, height, weight, pain level, fatigue, fall history, smoking history, and allergies in EPIC
• Promptly inform medical staff of significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms
• Conduct brief focused assessments, including interval changes
• Instruct patients on preparation for physician or nurse practitioner procedures
• Anticipate and set up special equipment or supplies for visits
• Alert providers when patients are ready and communicate pertinent clinical information
• Assist patients through the check-out process
• Clean and prepare exam rooms for the next patient
• Perform various practice-specific treatments and procedures, including 12-lead EKG, O2 saturation monitoring, and POC testing
• Maintain neat, organized, and well-stocked rooms, ensuring all stock is within expiration date
• Maintain the prescription line by gathering information and forwarding it to the appropriate provider
• Participate in staff meetings and engage in constructive problem-solving

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification
• Basic Life Support certification
• High School Diploma

Qualifications

• High School Diploma

Nice to Have

• Current nursing student academic preparation

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications