Medical Assistant II (Primary Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant II (Primary Care)

• Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour days, Monday–Friday; weekends as needed

• Employment: Regular; non-exempt; 40 hours/week

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to primary care providers and the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient flow and assists the team in implementing the medical plan of care, performing all duties under clinician direction.

Responsibilities

• Support providers and the patient care team with clinical and clerical back-office tasks

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

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

• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families/support groups, and other healthcare providers

• Use computer applications and the electronic health record to support workflow and documentation

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

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

• Completion of a Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Basic knowledge of medical procedures, equipment, and human anatomy/physiology/pathology/medical terminology

• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and work within standardized operating procedures

• Ability to interpret data and instructions provided in multiple formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule)

• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite and an EHR

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package available (details not provided).