Medical Assistant (Internal Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Internal Medicine)

• Schedule: Full time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour days (Days shift)

• Weekend requirements: None

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to internal medicine providers and the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that help deliver high-quality care. Assists with smooth patient and department workflow and supports implementation of the medical plan of care under the direction of a clinician.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support for providers and patient care teams

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

• Prepare patients for exams and support delivery of the medical plan of care

• Perform validated basic medical assisting tasks such as taking vital signs and administering injections

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Medical Assistant program graduate; diploma must be presented within 90 days

• Medical Assistant externship completion (160 hours)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment

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

• Ability to interpret written/oral/diagram/scheduled instructions and data

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for sensitive information

• Well-developed time management and organizational skills

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (eligible positions)