medical assistant/sterilization tech

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant/Sterilization Technician to support our healthcare team. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of clinical and procedural workflows, including patient care, sterilization processes, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical procedures, sterilization techniques, and patient service, with a focus on maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency across outpatient and inpatient settings. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in diverse medical environments, including dermatology, hospital medicine, urgent care, and emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical instruments according to strict infection control protocols.
• Assist healthcare providers with patient intake, including recording vital signs and updating electronic health records (EHR systems).
• Support patient care activities by providing clear instructions, ensuring comfort, and addressing patient questions professionally.
• Manage sterilization equipment and supplies, ensuring all tools are properly cleaned, disinfected, and stored for safe use.
• Assist with clinical procedures such as X-ray imaging, medication administration, and basic life support (BLS) when required.
• Document patient interactions accurately using medical terminology and ICD coding for billing and record-keeping purposes.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, including Level I Trauma Center standards or Level II Trauma Center protocols when applicable.
• Support administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, patient check-in/out processes, and insurance documentation to enhance clinic efficiency.

Skills

• Knowledge of dermatology, urgent care procedures, hospital medicine, and emergency medicine practices.
• Experience with outpatient and inpatient settings within hospital or clinic environments.
• Familiarity with EHR systems, ICD coding, anatomy knowledge, physiology concepts, and medical terminology.
• Ability to perform intake assessments, measure vital signs accurately, and support medication administration processes.
• Strong understanding of sterilization techniques for surgical instruments and OR experience preferred.
• Excellent patient service skills with a compassionate approach to diverse patient populations including geriatrics and PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit).
• Background in medical-surgical nursing or internal medicine is advantageous; Level I or Level II trauma center experience highly valued. This position offers a dynamic environment where your skills directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting the operational excellence of our healthcare facility.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15