MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Responsible for supporting the nursing and medical staff activities. Facilitates the flow of patients in and out of the center.
Duties and responsibilities:

• Reviews patient schedule and makes sure the medical record is available.
• Prepares examination room prior to the patient arriving.
• Reviews the medical record for completeness, i.e., check for copies of ordered lab/test results if not on file, locates; inserts blank visit forms; lab slips; and other required visit forms.
• Takes patient's vital signs prior to being seen by physician.
• Explains EKG/Holter monitor tests to patients when necessary.
• Performs EKG's and makes sure the test is reviewed, signed off by the physician and filed in the medical record.
• Performs routine tests as directed by physician.
• Answers phones, copies, files and faxes.
• Answer routine patient questions.
• Sterilize instruments as needed.
• Makes referrals for tests in/out of the center as directed by the physician/nurse.
• Communicates with transportation companies to pick up patients.
• Escorts patients in the center.
• Updates medical record when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate preferred.
• Prior experience in a physician's office or health care setting.
• Prior relevant formal training.

We offer a competitive salary including, but not limited to, the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and 12 paid Holidays)
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Member's Health Assistance Program
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Wellness Benefits

Salary starts at $51,000 annually.
Covid vaccination required.