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Medical Assistant
Position Summary
Percy Medical is seeking a dependable, compassionate Medical Assistant to support our Family Medicine practice. This position requires exceptional phlebotomy ability and will play a central role in performing in-house laboratory testing and supporting a high volume of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) procedures. The Medical Assistant will work closely with the physician and clinical team to provide safe, efficient, patient-centered care in a welcoming and organized clinical setting.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform confident, accurate, and efficient venipuncture and capillary blood collection for in-house laboratory testing, outside laboratory specimens, and PRP procedures.
- Verify patient identity; accurately label, document, handle, store, and transport specimens and PRP materials according to established protocols.
- Perform, document, and maintain quality-control processes for in-house laboratory and point-of-care testing, as assigned.
- Operate and maintain laboratory and PRP-related equipment, including centrifuges, in accordance with training, practice procedures, and manufacturer instructions.
- Room patients; obtain and accurately document vital signs, medication lists, allergies, reason for visit, and relevant history.
- Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Assist the physician with in-office procedures within scope of training and certification.
- Administer medications, immunizations, and injections as ordered and permitted by training, certification, and applicable law.
- Complete medication reconciliation and update health-maintenance items as directed.
- Manage clinical inbox tasks, including patient messages, refill requests, test-result communication, referral coordination, and prior authorization support, according to office protocols.
- Schedule appointments, coordinate follow-up care, and assist with referrals to specialists, imaging, and laboratory services.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Prepare, clean, and stock examination and procedure rooms; maintain clinical supplies and equipment.
- Follow infection-control standards, sterile technique, sharps safety, biohazard disposal, bloodborne-pathogen precautions, and OSHA requirements.
- Protect patient privacy and maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
- Answer phones and assist patients professionally and respectfully, including those with urgent concerns.
- Support efficient clinic flow and communicate promptly with the physician and team regarding patient needs or changes in condition.
- Participate in staff meetings, training and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Strong phlebotomy skills and demonstrated experience with venipuncture are required.
- Ability to reliably perform blood draws on patients with routine and challenging venous access.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent relevant clinical experience.
- Current Medical Assistant certification preferred with minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Current BLS/CPR certification, or ability to obtain promptly upon hire.
- Experience with in-house laboratory testing, specimen handling, and point-of-care testing preferred, but not required.
- Experience with electronic health records and basic computer applications.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small clinical team.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, reliability, and a patient-centered approach.
- Ability to perform essential job functions, including standing or walking for extended periods and safely assisting with patient care tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in primary care/family medicine.
- Prior experience with PRP preparation, centrifuge operation, and procedural setup.
- Experience with phlebotomy, immunizations, point-of-care testing, prior authorizations, referrals, and medication-refill workflows.
- Familiarity with preventive-care and chronic-disease management workflows.
- Bilingual communication skills.
Work Environment
This position is based in an outpatient family medicine setting with in-house laboratory services and frequent PRP procedures. The role involves frequent patient interaction, phlebotomy, use of standard clinical and laboratory equipment, and strict adherence to infection-prevention and workplace-safety procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Percy Medical is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30