Entry Level Medical Assistant Jobs

Job Requirements

Under direct supervision of the on-site provider, assists in the delivery of patient care. Performs delegated medical tasks, assists providers and nursing staff with patient care and may perform clerical duties. This position will utilize the electronic medical record (EMR) for documentation purposes. Fulfillment of job duties requires access to medication storage areas and to transport medications to/from medication storage and delivery areas. Fully participate in the day-to-day operations and patient flow and acts as a resource for Medical Assistant I. Demonstrates leadership by collaboration, teamwork, communication, accountability, customer service, and advanced knowledge of clinical skills.

SIGN ON BONUS - $2500

Primary Responsibilities -

Patient Experience

• Greets patients in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner always, including maintaining eye contact when appropriate.
• Follows communication protocols. Responds to customer questions/concerns/complaints and attempts resolution. Pursues service recovery when customer’s expectations have not been met.

Clinical Duties

• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record. Accurately complete and document patient questionnaires, health screenings, and chief complaint in the EMR, ensuring high-quality and compliant documentation that supports optimal care. Act as a clinical resource for Medical Assistant I.
• Follows established practice workflows to facilitate efficiency and timely service to patients.
• Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider. Performs and documents vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and risk screening on all patients per hospital and/or practice policy. Reports out of range values in vital signs and risk screening to the provider. Assists provider with procedures.
• Performs routine clinical testing, including but not limited to obtaining blood and urine specimen, vision testing, hearing screening, incentive spirometry, EKG, point of care testing, and vital signs. Follows established guidelines or protocols where applicable to obtain necessary testing based on the chief complaint prior to the exam.

Administrative Duties

• May assist with front desk operations with oversight to include but not limited to: patient check in and check out, scanning and filing, patient phone calls, and fee disclosures.
• Enhances the patient and family experience by informing of possible delays, as well as being aware of potential barriers to a positive patient experience and remediating or escalating using the chain of command.
• Timely review of business communication, such as In Basket, email, and telecommunications.

Education & Experience - Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Special circumstances to consider an exception may include: (1 year of supervised work experience in a medical assisting field within the last 3 years; or 2 years of supervised work experience in a medical assisting field within the last 5 years). These should be vetted by Human Resources Director and Department Director.
• Current BLS certification.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of blood and body fluid precautions.
• Ability to perform basic clinical skills such as obtaining vital signs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members within the practice, and other members of the organization.
• Demonstrates ability to work on a team and effectively communicate with colleagues and patients.