A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness is committed to delivering exceptional care and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services for our communities. We foster a culture of innovation, ensuring that our team is empowered to deliver the highest quality care in a safe and supportive environment.
Position Overview:
The Medical Assistant provides both clinical and administrative support within an ambulatory care setting. This role ensures efficient patient flow, high-quality care, and outstanding customer service to support the well-being of patients of all ages.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
Administer medications, apply up-to-date pharmacological principles, and perform venipuncture and immunizations for both adult and pediatric patients. Provide basic patient care, considering age and developmental stage needs. Prepare patients for visits by rooming them, taking vital signs (including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and respirations), and completing a patient history. Conduct waived testing and specimen collections as required. Practice standard universal precautions, including proper hand hygiene, medication administration, and assistance with procedures.
Administrative Duties:
Review and prep medical charts, ensuring quality measure requirements are met before patient visits. Maintain daily examination room setup, ensuring cleanliness, supply stocking, and Joint Commission compliance. Screen walk-in patients and communicate relevant medical information to the RN Health Administrator and/or Provider. Respond to patient, pharmacy, hospital, and physician inquiries via telephone, fax, and email. Assist with scheduling patient appointments as needed. Complete assigned administrative tasks, phone messages, and patient case tasks within the electronic health record (EHR) system by the end of the business day. Attend all required training, including Core Curriculum training and additional sessions identified by program management.
Qualifications:
Medical Assistant:
Completion of a Medical Assistant program (diploma or certificate).
Certified Medical Assistant:
Completion of a Medical Assistant program (diploma or certificate) and successful completion of the AMT Certification exam. Ability to work late evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Flexibility to travel to and work at different clinic locations as needed.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive pay: $18 - $22.30 per hour $750 Sign-On Bonus Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Disability & Life Insurance Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Discounts on services like cell phones, restaurants, and more Aunt Martha's is an equal opportunity employer. If you are passionate about patient care and making a difference in the community, apply today!
