What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Alpha?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care across diverse medical settings. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with healthcare providers, assist with clinical procedures, and ensure smooth administrative operations. Whether in outpatient clinics, hospital environments, or specialized units, you will be at the forefront of patient interaction, supporting their journey to better health through compassionate service and efficient practice management. This paid position is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow their medical career while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Duties
- Assist healthcare providers with patient intake, including collecting medical histories and vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
- Prepare examination rooms and ensure all necessary supplies are stocked and sterilized for procedures.
- Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy (blood draws), medication administration, and basic wound care under supervision.
- Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems), ensuring accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Support medical office operations by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing patient records with precision.
- Conduct ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases) for accurate billing and record keeping; understand anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology to support documentation accuracy.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in various settings including dermatology clinics, urgent care centers, hospital medicine units, emergency departments, geriatrics, and medical-surgical wards to deliver comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in medical office support or clinical assisting within outpatient or hospital environments.
- Knowledge of dermatology, urgent care procedures, hospital medicine practices, and emergency medicine protocols.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent required; additional certifications such as phlebotomy or medication administration are a plus.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and electronic health records management is essential for accurate documentation.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, ICD coding, and medical records management.
- Prior inpatient experience in Level I or Level II trauma centers or PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) settings is highly desirable.
- Excellent patient service skills with a compassionate approach to diverse populations including geriatrics and internal medicine patients.
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments such as outpatient clinics or hospital units requiring quick adaptation to changing priorities.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills across multiple specialties while contributing to outstanding patient experiences. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training and a collaborative work environment that values your dedication and expertise.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15