Medical Assistant

Sign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteria.

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs reconciling medications collecting patient history and facilitating patient flow. Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC) scheduling appointments processing medication requests handling prior authorizations and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency the role may also require performing EKGs lab tests injections and/or

phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct hands-on patient care in a clinical setting such as obtaining vital signs documenting patient history and medications and performing clinic procedures (e.g. EKGs phlebotomy administering injections or vaccines).

• Upon hire all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant (MA) Trainee Program for further development and reevaluation.

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Requirements:

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA AMT NAHP NCCT or AAMP OR active Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.

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