What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Flushing Wellness and Aesthetics?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will support physicians and healthcare providers by performing clinical and administrative tasks that ensure smooth daily operations. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment for patients while maintaining the highest standards of medical practice. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills across Internal Medicine and Pediatric specialties.
Duties
- Assist with patient intake by collecting medical histories, verifying insurance information, and updating electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Measure vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates to support accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures, positioning them appropriately, and ensuring comfort throughout their visit.
- Perform clinical tasks including in office testing like urine dips, A1c measurements, administering vaccines and other injections, occasional wound dressing
- Document medical information accurately using EMR/EHR systems, including ICD coding for diagnoses and procedures to ensure precise medical records management.
- Manage medical office operations such as scheduling appointments, answering patient inquiries, coordinating referrals, and maintaining organized medical records.
- Ensure compliance with infection control standards and assist in maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar role within a medical office setting, urgent care, or hospital environments is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, ICD coding, and EMR/EHR systems to perform clinical documentation accurately.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent required; additional certifications such as phlebotomy or medication administration are a plus but not needed.
- Strong patient service skills with the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, internal medicine patients and pediatrics.
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail in fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational skills for managing medical records, documentation accuracy, and office management tasks.
Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication helps improve lives through compassionate patient care! You will receive appropriate training in EMR, office procedures and protocols. Supportive family like work environment.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20