What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Receptionist position at Advanced Liver and Metabolic Health Institute?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant/Receptionist, where your energy and compassion will make a meaningful difference in patient care and clinic operations. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for patients, providing exceptional service while supporting clinical staff with medical procedures and administrative tasks. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help ensure a smooth, efficient, and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills across diverse medical settings, including dermatology, hospital medicine, urgent care, and geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients warmly, verify their information, and assist with check-in procedures using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
- Obtain and document vital signs, patient histories, and current medications accurately to support clinical assessments.
- Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort throughout their visit.
- Assist healthcare providers with clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, medication administration, and basic life support (BLS) protocols.
- Manage medical documentation meticulously, including medical records, ICD coding for diagnoses, and detailed notes in EMR/EHR systems.
- Schedule appointments, follow-up visits, and coordinate referrals while maintaining organized medical office management practices.
- Support inpatient or outpatient care activities in hospital or trauma center environments, including intake procedures and vital signs monitoring.
- Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control standards and hospital protocols.
- Handle administrative duties such as answering phones, managing patient inquiries, and processing insurance or billing information efficiently.
Experience
- Prior experience working in medical offices with a focus on dermatology, urgent care, or hospital medicine is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and ICD coding principles.
- Hands-on experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is essential for accurate documentation.
- Proven ability to perform phlebotomy and medication administration confidently in clinical settings.
- Experience working within inpatient environments or Level I/II trauma centers adds valuable insight into high-pressure medical situations.
- Familiarity with hospital medicine practices such as intake procedures, vital signs collection, and inpatient care coordination is preferred.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications like pharmacology or advanced medical assisting are advantageous.
Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication to patient service combines with your clinical skills to improve lives every day!
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $20