About this role
Job title: Practice Medical Assistant - Family Health Center
About the Role Reporting to practice leadership and under the direction of the providers, assists in the examination and treatment of patients and has basic skills in treatments and procedures. In addition, may be involved in other areas of medical office support including clerical, environmental and organizational.
What You'll Do
- Interview patients and measure vital signs; update medications and allergy lists; record information in the EMR.
- Prepare treatment rooms for examinations, stock and clean; assist provider with examinations and procedures.
- Schedule patient appointments and order referrals per practice guidelines.
- Inventory and order medical supplies; remove outdated materials and ensure proper labeling.
- Use software following established protocols for documentation, responding to requests, and initiating appropriate tests and orders.
- Greet patients and escort them to the exam room; prepare instruments for sterilization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Education: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred but will accept applicants with healthcare experience (formal medical training program, EMT, LNA, Military Medics, Technicians, etc.).
- Certification, Registration & Licensure: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers. Medical Assistants are encouraged to obtain certification or registration within the first three years of employment.
- Experience: With completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, no experience is required. For other candidates at least 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.
- Skills: Proficiency with EMR systems and ability to follow practice guidelines; comfort with basic clinical tasks, vital signs, and patient interactions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary and benefits information is not specified in the posting.