About this role
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Medical Assistant provides assistance to the patients and providers to manage the flow of the clinic.
Responsibilities include:
* Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed) * Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and assisting the provider as needed. * Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e., urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures) * Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request forms. * Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialists
Minimum Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in Medical Office Assistant or equivalent preferred. * Previous experience preferred. * Bilingual in Spanish/English or Portuguese/English is a PLUS * Work experience similar to a medical office environment * Computer skills for accurate data entry * Knowledge of basic medical terminology * AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent. * Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills. * Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English. * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment.
We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including bonuses, paid time off (vacation, sick, personal and 10 holidays), health, dental, life, vision, 401K, and more!