Medical Assistant (Rheumatology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Rheumatology)

• Employment: Full-time, benefited, limited term (fixed term)

• Schedule: Days, Monday–Friday; 40 hours/week

• Shift hours: 8

• Weekend requirements: None

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support the delivery of high-quality care. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists in implementing the medical plan of care under clinician direction.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clinical and clerical back-office and patient support tasks for the patient care team

• Assist with implementing the medical plan of care

• Support smooth patient flow and departmental workflow in collaboration with the care team

• Provide patient interaction and education to support understanding and cooperation

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (diploma required within 90 days)

• Medical Assistant externship completion (160 hours) verified on the MA school website

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Competent in basic Medical Assisting skills (vital signs, preparing patients for exam, administering injections)

Benefits

Benefits available

Pay

$33.66 to $47.12 per hour