Medical Assistant

Summary of Responsibilities: The Medical Assistant performs various clinical and administrative duties in support of the in-take, examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Medical Manager, Medical Director, and APRN/Physician Assistant.

Medical Assistant Duties and responsibilities:

Performs patient care, administrative and environmental responsibilities as assigned
• Conducts CAOHC certified Audiological Testing, Phlebotomy, Pulmonary Function Testing and Drug Testing
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Works and communicates cross departmentally
• Other duties as assigned

Work Hours:

Shift schedule is 1:30PM-10PM with rare instances of coverage on weekends

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant school, Patient Care Technician, Emergency Medical Technician training OR 2 + years' experience in a medical setting providing patient care

Preferred:

• Certified Medical Assistant
• CAOHC and phlebotomy certification
• Drug testing experience
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology
• Previous experience in occupational clinic / medical setting

Skills

• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, professionalism, bedside manner, teamwork and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced multifaceted environment
• Support and model company core values
• Mature caring attitude
• Team player
• Willingness to learn/flexibility
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Must possess strong bedside manner
• Strong phlebotomy and IV skills
• Strong triage skills, first aid and wound care skills, and assessment skills