Medical Assistant (Internal Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday (8:00am–4:30pm)

Description

Medical Assistant supporting internal medicine physicians and clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care. You will escort patients, verify identity, obtain vital signs, document the reason for visit and updates (allergies, smoking history, pharmacy), and assist with delegated procedures such as ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing. The role also includes maintaining clean, safe exam rooms, following infection-control and safety protocols, managing vaccine/medication inventory, and providing friendly, professional patient interaction while safeguarding confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient patient flow (escort patients, prepare for exam, identify with 2 identifiers, anticipate and set up equipment/supplies, clean/prepare rooms, prioritize tasks to keep visits on schedule)
• Obtain and document accurate vital signs; report significant changes or acute symptoms to the provider and registered nurse
• Document reason for visit and update/confirm allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information
• Assist practitioner with medical and surgical procedures per established protocols (ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure tray setup, specimen collection, CLIA-waived testing)
• Prepare and stock exam rooms; follow disinfecting/sterilizing protocols for equipment and instruments
• Participate in environmental safety rounds; maintain vaccine/medication inventory; monitor equipment/instruments
• Assist with ordering supplies and dispose of expired items properly
• Follow office opening/closing procedures
• Provide patient satisfaction through professional, friendly communication in person and on the phone; perform delegated responsibilities positively and assist the team
• Attend staff meetings and communicate effectively with the patient care team
• Perform delegated specialty procedures as assigned by the specialty practice addendum
• Complete other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Current MA certification OR written proof of eligibility to sit for an eligible certification exam (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA)
• Certification must be completed within 6 months of employment (up to two test attempts)
• AHA accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
• 0–2 years of experience in a relevant role
• Strong computer skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
• Refer to benefits information for detailed eligibility by employment classification
• Sign-on bonus eligibility depends on specific internal/external conditions (if included in the posting)