Medical Assistant (Primary Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Primary Care), Full-Time Days

Description

Provide clinical and administrative support in a primary care clinic to keep patient flow efficient and support physicians, nurses, and other licensed staff. You will prepare patients for visits, obtain and document vitals, assist with delegated clinical procedures (e.g., ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing), and maintain clean, safe exam areas. You are responsible for patient satisfaction through professional, friendly communication and for safeguarding patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow (escort patients, identify using 2 identifiers, prepare for exam, obtain vitals, document visit reason, update allergies/smoking/pharmacy, notify provider/RN of changes, set up equipment/supplies, clean exam room).
• Assist practitioners with medical/surgical procedures per protocols: ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure tray setup, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing.
• Support high-quality care: disinfect/sterilize equipment, participate in environmental safety rounds, maintain vaccine/medication inventory, monitor equipment/instruments, assist with ordering supplies, dispose of expired items, follow opening/closing procedures.
• Work as part of the care team: delegated responsibilities, attend staff meetings, communicate effectively with patients and the care team (in office and by phone).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant (or written proof of eligibility to take one of: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA)
• American Heart Association accredited BLS/CPR certification
• 0 to 2 years’ experience in a relevant role
• Strong computer skills
• Within first 6 months of employment: complete one of the eligible certifications (CMA via AAMA; RMA via AMT; NCMA via NCCT; CCMA via NHA; or NRCMA via NAHP)
• Signed onboarding acknowledgement that certification must be attained within 6 months (condition of employment)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events (details available via the benefits link provided in the posting).