Medical Assistant

Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Description Dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant with a commitment to providing exceptional patient care in an outpatient setting. Adept at performing a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks to support healthcare delivery. Possess strong communication skills to interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff. Committed to maintaining a patient-centric focus while ensuring the smooth operation of daily clinic activities.

• Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms.
• Obtain and record patient vitals, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature.
• Measure and fit patients for compression stockings and assist with putting them on.
• Take before and after pictures of patients.
• Room preparation and support: ensure rooms are stocked appropriately, clean and prepare rooms for procedures, assist with room and tray set-up for patient procedures, assist RN and PA in preparing medications and filling syringes (as permitted by state law).
• Patient support and communication: issue pre- and post-procedure instructions and prescriptions, coordinate day-to-day clinic schedule to maintain patient flow, provide excellent customer service, and treat team members and patients with compassion and respect.
• Administrative and compliance tasks: maintain autoclave spore compliance records, assist with medical supply inventory management (ordering, receiving, and organizing supplies), scan supplies in and out and maintain accurate information in medical management software, and maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA.
• General clinic operations: troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day issues, maintain a safe and compliant work environment, work with managed care basics and Medicare populations, assist in training new staff on policies and procedures, and perform other duties as delegated by the team lead, RN, physician, or practice manager.
• Additional responsibilities: engage in cross-training initiatives, provide coverage for other clinics as needed, collaborate with team members across clinics, and pursue continuous learning to enhance clinic efficiency.

• Administrative skills (answering calls, scheduling appointments, greeting patients).
• Communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Time management, cleanliness, adherence to protocols, and attention to detail.
• Proficient use of Athena EHR or similar Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required, or equivalent programs. Certification as CMA or RMA preferred.
• Current basic life support certification, or ability to complete within first 30 days of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a physician's office or hospital.
• Stride Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

• Involves standing and walking during various tasks.
• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients.
• Demands manual and finger dexterity along with eye-hand coordination.
• Occasionally entails lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds.