Medical Assistant; MA - Family Practice

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast‑paced medical practice. Medical Assistants help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health for our patients, including:

• Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including but not limited to taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations
• Act as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians.
• Measure patient’s vital signs
• Prepare and administer vaccines/medications
• Document patient information into the electronic health record
• Collect specimens for testing

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two years of medical assistant experience within the last five years.
• Good communication skills. Experience using a keyboard and computers.
• Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed.
• Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations.
• Resilient and flexible in a changing environment.
• Ability to cooperate and work with others.
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions and must be willing to work rotating shifts any day of the week.
• Must be able to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, including stooping and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist, mandatory use of patient‑handling equipment with at least one other associate must occur. Unique moving situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.