Front Desk / Medical assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Front Desk / Medical Assistant, where your energy and dedication will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and seamless clinic operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine administrative excellence with clinical support, ensuring patients receive compassionate service from the moment they walk through our doors. You will be the first point of contact, managing patient intake, assisting with clinical procedures, and supporting medical staff across diverse specialties including dermatology, urgent care, hospital medicine, and outpatient clinics. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment that promotes health and well-being for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients warmly, verify their information, and facilitate smooth check-in and Check out processes using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Obtain vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and temperature to assist clinicians with patient assessments.
• Support clinical procedures by preparing examination rooms, assisting with medication administration, and managing specimen collection when necessary.
• Assist with patient intake by gathering medical histories, documenting symptoms accurately, and ensuring all relevant information is entered into the system.
• Maintain accurate documentation of ICD (International Classification of Diseases) coding for diagnoses and procedures to support billing and record keeping.
• Manage administrative tasks including appointment scheduling, answering patient inquiries, and coordinating referrals or follow-up visits. Prior authorizations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a healthcare setting such as hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, or emergency departments is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and ICD coding systems to accurately document patient encounters.
• Demonstrated ability to support both clinical and administrative functions within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation and scheduling purposes.
• Strong patient service skills with a friendly demeanor and excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Join us in making a difference by providing compassionate care while supporting our healthcare professionals! This paid position offers invaluable experience —helping you grow your skills while contributing to the health of our community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20