Medical Assistant

Job Description

Medical Assistant Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and organized Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. You will perform a combination of various administrative and clinical tasks. Administrative responsibilities include greeting patients as they arrive, answering phone calls and emails, scheduling appointments, and updating and filing patients medical records. Clinical duties include taking patient medical histories, recording patient vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during examinations. When necessary, you will also administer vaccinations, injections, perform testings and process prescriptions to be filled at the patients preferred pharmacy.

Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

Greet patients and gather contact information and insurance data

Answer phone calls, respond to patient questions, and take messages

File insurance forms and call insurance companies with questions about coverage

Schedule new and follow-up appointments

Prepare rooms and ensure supplies are ready, ordering more when necessary

Room Patient and take vitals

Prep and clean exam rooms after each patient (also at start and end of shift)

Process Rx requests and refills

Monitor and track spreadsheets

Assist in procedures and examinations

Take and record patient vitals

Administer vaccinations, injections, and perform testing

Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment, and medicationsMedical Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

Associate degree in a medical field (preferred)

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

1+ years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital

Familiar with medical terminology

Inventory management experience

Excellent communication and organizational skills