Medical Assistant

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care. This role assists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with patient examinations and procedures, prepares and rooms patients, administers medications as directed, performs basic laboratory   functions, and supports daily clinic operations. The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced primary care environment.

Requirements

MINIMUM & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training

Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a Medical Assistant program.

Experience 

Minimum: Previous experience performing Medical Assistant duties or one year of education above high school with coursework related to the nursing assistant or medical assisting field.

Preferred: Experience in a Primary Care, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine setting

Any combination of educational and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.

Certification(s)

Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

· Knowledge of medical assisting principles, clinical procedures, and patient care standards

· Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

· Ability to multitask, prioritize duties, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

· Commitment to patient-centered care, confidentiality, and teamwork

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical, mental, and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position primarily operates indoors in a medical clinic setting with controlled temperatures. Duties may require prolonged standing, walking, assisting patients, occasional lifting, and exposure to infectious diseases or hazardous materials.

PAY RANGE   

$25.00 - $28.00 / hourly