What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Legacy Rheumatology?
Job Summary
As a Medical Assistant, you’ll help care teams deliver organized, attentive patient care in clinical settings. You’ll support patient intake, gather vital signs, assist with clinical procedures, and keep medical documentation and records accurate in electronic health record (EHR) systems. Your work may support outpatient or inpatient care, including specialties such as dermatology, urgent care, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, or geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients, complete intake, record vital signs, and communicate relevant information to the care team.
- Assist with phlebotomy, medication administration, and other duties within your training and applicable requirements.
- Maintain medical records, complete medical documentation, and support electronic health records (EHR) management.
- Provide medical administrative support, including appointment coordination and other medical office management tasks.
- Your impact: Accurate intake and documentation help clinicians make informed decisions and give patients more coordinated care.
Qualifications
- Required: Medical assisting skills, patient service, medical office experience, medical terminology, and familiarity with EMR/EHR systems.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and ICD coding is useful for supporting clinical workflows.
- Basic life support certification is preferred or required as applicable to the role.
- Experience in is a plus.
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person