Medical Assistant - West Side Clinic

Beloit Health System is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team at the Beloit Clinic West Side Clinic
. If you enjoy working directly with patients, thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, and are passionate about delivering exceptional care, we'd love to hear from you.

• Shift: First Shift
• Schedule:
  
  7:30a to 5:00p
• Hours:
  
  36 hours per week
• Benefits:
  Benefits Eligible
• Location:
  
  Beloit Clinic West Side Clinic

As a Medical Assistant
, you will support physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals while ensuring a positive patient experience. Responsibilities include both clinical and administrative duties that contribute to quality patient care and efficient clinic operations.

• Prepare patient documentation and medical records before appointments
• Escort patient to room, obtains vitals and updates medical record, which would include a brief medical history or chief complaint, current medication, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and all meaningful use data collection.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
• Verify and document procedure consents
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures
• Administer medications as ordered and accurately document treatment
• Assist with diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Support patient and family education
• Adhere to infection control and patient safety standards
• Complete prior authorizations and pre-certifications
• Process patient forms, including FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability paperwork
• Manage medication refill requests according to established protocols
• Handle and triage phone calls under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records
• Order and maintain clinical supplies
• Clean and stock exam rooms
• Participate in quality improvement activities and department initiatives

• Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or CCMA) at the time of hire
• CPR certification within three months of hire
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care
• Experience in Family Practice preferred with experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Two years of clinical experience preferred