Medical Assistant

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to provide both clinical and administrative support within a general office environment. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient clinic workflow, and adherence to healthcare standards and protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

• Perform venipuncture and EKGs as needed.
• Take vital signs and assist physicians with various in-office procedures.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transferring, dressing, etc.
• Prepare patients for examination and collect/process specimens for point-of-care testing.
• Maintain proper set-up and sterilization of examination rooms and instruments.
• Check and document expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies.
• Maintain logs for medication refrigeration, point-of-care testing, sterilization, crash carts, and more.
• Support infection control by complying with PPE and safety regulations.
• May perform proficient phlebotomy tasks if required.

Administrative & Clerical Duties:

• Organize patient flow and appointment schedules; assist with registration and insurance updates.
• Answer phone calls; relay physician instructions to patients or families.
• Schedule procedures and surgeries and prepare charts, consent forms, and pre-admission documentation.
• Enter orders and prescription refill requests into the EMR for physician review.
• Manage patient medical records, lab/x-ray reports, referrals, and chart documentation.
• Ensure accurate billing, precertifications, and insurance verifications.
• Restocking inventory and managing medical supply orders.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Environment: General Office with Clinical Activity
• Physical Activity Level: Light (occasional patient assistance, minimal lifting)
• May involve limited strenuous physical activity (e.g., sustained walking/standing)

Skills & Competencies:

• Basic computer skills; MS Office Suite (basic level)
• Familiarity with EMR systems preferred
• Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines
• Strong communication skills with diverse, multicultural patients
• Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to fast-paced, evolving clinical environments
• Prior OBGYN experience is required.

Education & Certification Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• AHA BLS Certification
• Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school
• One of the following National MA Certifications: CMA (AAMA, NHA, NCCT); RMA (AMT, NAHP), NCMA, AMCA

Apply now to join a dynamic team focused on delivering excellent patient care and streamlined clinic operations.

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.