Medical Assistant

Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your energetic and compassionate approach will make a meaningful difference in patient care. In this vital role, you will provide essential clinical and administrative support across various medical settings, including outpatient clinics, hospital environments, and specialized units such as dermatology, emergency medicine, and intensive care. Your expertise will help ensure smooth operations, accurate patient assessments, and exceptional service delivery. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment dedicated to excellence.

Duties

• Perform patient intake procedures, including collecting medical histories and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Assist healthcare providers with clinical tasks like medication administration, wound dressing changes, and basic life support (BLS) during emergencies.
• Support diagnostic processes by preparing patients for procedures such as X-ray imaging and assisting with specimen collection.
• Manage electronic health record (EHR) systems accurately to document patient information, ICD coding for diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Conduct basic physiology and anatomy assessments to aid in patient evaluations across specialties like internal medicine, geriatrics, and medical-surgical units.
• Support hospital medicine teams by coordinating patient flow in inpatient settings or outpatient clinics while ensuring compliance with safety protocols at Level I and Level II trauma centers.
• Provide exceptional patient service by answering questions, scheduling appointments, and ensuring a welcoming environment for diverse populations including PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) patients or those in emergency medicine settings.

Experience

• Prior experience working in dermatology clinics, hospital medicine units, urgent care centers, or emergency departments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding standards, and anatomy is essential for accurate documentation and effective communication with healthcare teams.
• Experience with EHR systems and proficiency in intake procedures are required to ensure seamless patient management.
• Familiarity with hospital experience including Level I Trauma Centers or Level II Trauma Centers enhances your ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.
• Previous roles involving X-ray assistance or OR (Operating Room) support demonstrate versatility in clinical skills.
• Background working with diverse patient populations such as geriatrics or pediatric patients in PICU settings is a plus.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory; additional certifications related to emergency medicine or medical-surgical care are advantageous. Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication to patient care fuels positive outcomes! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth through comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative work environment that values your contributions every step of the way.

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27