Medical Assistant | Urgent Care | Day Shift | Part-time

Overview

Will be required to travel between Urgent Care Clinics for coverage.

 

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties including preparing patient for medical examination, charting medical histories, maintaining medical records, scheduling patient appointments and other clerical tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinical services

 

Shifts:

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 

Sunday - Saturday 

Weekend shift availability required

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examination preparations, point of care testing, vital signs, vaccines, phlebotomy, drug administration including injections, prescription verification with physician’s orders, minor surgery assists, and bio-hazard waste disposal.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities including restocking and cleaning exam/procedure rooms to maintain infection control, cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities including sending/receiving patient medical records, prior authorizations, referral information, etc., completing forms/requisitions, verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics, and managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including scheduling and patient flow, assisting patients for exam preparation, collecting patient history, charting, and relaying instructions to patients.
• Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, quality control methods, and the MA scope of practice.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High School Diploma/Equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 1 year Providing direct care as medical assistant or related role in a healthcare setting

OR

• Medical Assistant program from formal school or program, obtaining a certification orregistration certificate. Program must have hands on practical experience as part of the curriculum 

Preferences:2 or more years of experience in a physician practice

Additional Information:Excellent customer service skills and the ability to be adaptable and flexible is required.Successful completion of a PCT, EMT or paramedic program can be used in lieu of the experience listed above

 

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

Basic Life Support (BLS)

 

Preferences: Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant. Additional Information: BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.