Medical Assistant II (Weight Loss Program)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant II (Weight Loss Program)

• Support: Clinical and clerical back-office support to providers and the patient care team

• Direction: Performs duties under clinician direction

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing a variety of back-office and patient-related tasks supporting delivery of high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide back-office and patient-related clinical and clerical support to the patient care team

• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care under clinician direction

• Support smooth patient flow and department workflow

• Perform basic medical assisting skills such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, and administering injections

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (diploma must be presented within 90 days)

• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours), verified on the MA school website

• BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Provider

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• General knowledge of medical procedures, equipment, and views

• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

• Competency in basic medical assisting skills (vital signs, exam preparation, injections)

• Ability to interpret data and instructions from written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats

• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information professionally

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize work and meet deadlines

• Basic knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and an electronic health record (EHR)

Benefits

Yes