Medical Assistant I Med Grp

About This Role

This Medical Assistant I role involves performing clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care within a medical group setting. The position focuses on ensuring patient safety, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding professionalism in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Medical Assistant scope of practice and maintain training and competency based on area of specialty
• Perform rooming/visit tasks including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, and screenings
• Assist provider with or perform procedures as ordered
• Perform lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection, and point of care testing
• Administer medications and vaccines safely following administration rights
• Perform other duties such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, and appointment scheduling
• Cross-train to perform duties relevant to specialty or clinic practice within Medical Assistant scope
• Demonstrate effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation
• Maintain a clean work environment, ensure instruments and equipment are cleaned and in working order, and areas are stocked

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years (for Floyd & Navicent)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) (to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required)
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within Medical Assistant scope of practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, Windows OS navigation, and electronic mail
• Exposure to electronic medical records systems
• Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military clinical training (Floyd & Navicent division).
• No experience required as a Medical Assistant.

Benefits