Medical Assistant - Adult Dept

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• Team-Based Work Environment
• 90 Day Introductory Period
• Awesome benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, and 403(b) Retirement Plan, FSA, and other voluntary benefits
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Benefits

• Team-Based Work Environment
• 90 Day Introductory Period
• Awesome benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, and 403(b) Retirement Plan, FSA, and other voluntary benefits
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Benefits

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant (MA) to work in the Adult Medicine Department. The MA will perform administrative and patient care duties within the clinical care team, ensuring efficient, effective, safe, and quality-oriented service according to established policies and protocols.

The MA will work closely with the Registered Nurse (RN) and Medical Provider (MD/DO/NP/PA), and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care. Properly trained Medical Assistants may administer medications (topically, orally, and via injections such as SQ, IM, Vaccinations/Immunizations).

• Coordinate pre-visit planning with RN and Medical Provider.
• Review protocols due for the patient.
• Contact new patients with chronic disease indicators for pre-visit assessments.
• Identify High Needs Patients and coordinate care plans.
• Request medical records and patient consent documentation.
• Identify and address patients' special needs, such as translation and transportation.
• Ensure labs and imaging are completed prior to visits if needed.
• Advise patients on necessary paperwork and bring necessary documents.
• Check inventory and supplies.

• Prepare exam rooms and set up for tests and procedures.
• Verify patient identity and check schedule.
• Perform vital signs, EKG, hearing and eye tests, and document in EMR.
• Conduct screenings and assist with treatment and medication management.
• Coordinate with providers and facilitate patient education and referrals.
• Assist with discharge procedures and patient understanding.

• Answer phones professionally.
• Manage EMR inbox, patient paperwork, and appointment scheduling.
• Perform patient care coordination tasks such as referrals and prior authorizations.
• Check emergency equipment and perform quality control on lab tests and instruments.
• Maintain inventory supplies.

• Participate in ongoing education and quality initiatives.
• Follow clinical protocols and emergency procedures.

Medical Assistants with proper training may perform medication administration via oral, topical, and injectable routes, including immunizations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a medication administration course prior to or within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum one-year experience as a Medical Assistant or Nurse Aid preferred.
• Skills in vital signs, record keeping, safety, and communication.
• Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license, TB clearance, BLS CPR, COVID vaccination or approved exemption.