Medical Assistant II (Family Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant II (Family Medicine)

• Schedule: Full time, days (Mon–Fri)

• Weekly hours: 40

Description

Provides clinical and clerical back office and patient-related support to providers and members of the patient care team. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow in the department and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care under clinician direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support for patient care delivery

• Perform back office and patient-related tasks to support high-quality care

• Prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, and administer injections

• Support patient and care team education and communication to promote cooperation and understanding

• Use written/oral/diagram/scheduled instructions to interpret data and complete tasks

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Medical Assistant program graduate (diploma within 90 days)

• Medical Assistant externship completion (160 hours)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Basic knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment

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

• Competent and validated in basic medical assisting skills (vital signs, exam preparation, injections)

• Ability to interpret data and instructions in multiple formats

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize within standardized procedures

• General knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and an electronic health record (EHR)

Benefits

Benefits available