Medical Assistant

Job description

Job Summary
• Screens patient and obtains pertinent information.
• Assists physician or advanced practitioner during patient visit in accordance with age specific needs.
• Assists the physician or advanced practitioner in all aspects of patient care and communication as instructed.
• Maintains the exam rooms and work environment.
• Provides support to the clinic as needed.

Qualifications
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited program in Medical Assistant Training or equivalent experience required.

Experience
• Prefer at least one year experience in a clinical or physician-office setting, emergency room and/or a hospital setting that provides patient care.
• Prefer medical office, insurance, referral and prior authorization, hospital or computer experience.
• Experience in office clerical activities desirable.

(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)
Licensure/Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained for duration of employment.
• CMA or RMA preferred.

Compensation/Benefits
• $15.46-$25.24/hr depending on previous work experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Work Shift
Day