Medical Assistant

**Job Overview**

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your enthusiasm and dedication will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support in outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring smooth clinical operations while delivering exceptional patient service. Your expertise in medical procedures, administrative tasks, and clinical support will help create a welcoming environment for patients and a productive workspace for healthcare providers. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills across diverse medical specialties including dermatology, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and hospital medicine.

**Responsibilities**

• Greet patients warmly, perform patient intake assessments, and accurately document medical histories.
• Measure vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration to assist clinicians in diagnosis.
• Prepare examination rooms with necessary supplies and ensure cleanliness and readiness for procedures.
• Assist healthcare providers during examinations, procedures, and minor surgeries, including X-ray positioning when applicable.
• Manage electronic health records (EHR) systems efficiently by documenting patient encounters, ICD coding, and updating medical histories.
• Support medication administration under supervision and assist with basic life support (BLS) protocols during emergencies.
• Conduct patient education on treatment plans, medication usage, and follow-up care instructions to promote health literacy.

**Qualifications**

• Prior experience in outpatient clinics or hospital environments is highly desirable; experience in dermatology, urgent care, or emergency medicine is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, ICD coding, and pharmacology principles.
• Demonstrated ability to perform clinical tasks such as specimen collection, phlebotomy, EHR documentation, and vital signs measurement accurately.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications in X-ray operation or OR experience are advantageous.
• Familiarity with hospital settings including Level I Trauma Centers or Level II Trauma Centers enhances your candidacy.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on patient service excellence and teamwork in fast-paced environments like Geriatrics or PICU units.
• Ability to adapt quickly to diverse clinical scenarios across outpatient clinics or inpatient units such as Medical-Surgical or Internal Medicine wards. Embark on a rewarding career path where your skills make a real difference! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports your professional development while ensuring every patient receives compassionate care. Join us today to be part of a vibrant healthcare community dedicated to excellence!

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person