Description
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant (MA) supports healthcare providers by assisting with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures under the supervision of a physician, midlevel provider, or registered nurse. The MA performs a combination of clinical and administrative duties to ensure efficient patient flow, enhance patient experience, and maintain the overall functionality of the practice.
Core essential responsibilities
Perform phlebotomy, assist with lab procedures, and support patient intake, exams, and rooming. Assist providers during procedures, prepare lab specimens, perform in-office tests, administer medications, and manage refills as directed. Escort patients, measure and document vital signs, update medications, place lab orders, and print requisitions. Ensure all labs, reports, and patient information are available prior to appointments; obtain missing results from lab portals. Provide patient instructions, maintain stocked exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and coordinate equipment maintenance. Communicate patient readiness and clinical updates to providers; triage calls and messages efficiently. Perform genetic blood tests, complete required documentation, and assist with chart reviews, audits, and reporting. Perform other administrative, clinical, and patient care-related duties as assigned to support efficient clinic operations, including assisting with special projects, managing patient flow, and ensuring the accuracy of patient records.
Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from an accredited medical assisting school required. Minimum two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSE OR REGISTRATION Medical Assistant Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant Certification through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required. BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES Knowledge of caring for the acute and chronically ill patient. Knowledge of hemodynamics. Ability to work in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and chemo order entry software.
