Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Clinic Float

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Medical Assistant provides assistance to the patients and providers to manage the flow of the clinic.

Responsibilities

• include:
• Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed)
• Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and assisting the provider as needed.
• Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e., urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures)
• Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request forms.
• Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialists

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in Medical Office Assistant or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English or Portuguese/English is a PLUS
• Work experience similar to a medical office environment
• Computer skills for accurate data entry
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment.

We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including bonuses, paid time off (vacation, sick, personal and 10 holidays), health, dental, life, vision, 401K, and more!