Job Description
Position Summary
A respected healthcare practice is hiring a motivated and patient-focused Medical Assistant to support clinical staff in a busy outpatient environment. This role plays an important part in ensuring smooth daily operations by assisting providers, supporting patient flow, and maintaining high standards of care and professionalism. This is a full-time opportunity with benefits for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support providers during patient visits by assisting with clinical workflow and room readiness
- Welcome and guide patients through the check-in and rooming process with professionalism and discretion
- Collect and record patient information including medical history, current concerns, and relevant symptoms
- Obtain and document vital signs, including manual blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight
- Accurately enter clinical documentation and visit notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Administer medications and immunizations in accordance with established guidelines and safety protocols
- Perform point-of-care testing as needed and communicate results appropriately
- Assist with wound care per provider direction
- Maintain exam rooms and clinical workspaces to meet cleanliness, safety, and compliance expectations
- Follow proper internal communication standards to ensure coordinated patient care
Qualifications & Skills
- Prior experience working in a clinical or patient-care setting strongly preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential preferred
Additional Knowledge & Abilities
- Strong customer service skills with a calm, respectful bedside manner
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Understanding of clinical procedures, anatomy/physiology, and medical documentation standards
- Ability to remain composed and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations
- Comfortable using electronic medical records, phone systems, email, and general computer applications
- Willingness to take direction from clinical leadership while also showing initiative when needed
*Quoted hourly range does not guarantee the final hourly offer. Offers will be determined by variables such as years of experience, education level, etc. by the client.**
**This job posting is being posted on a clients behalf by an agency. For confidentiality reasons, this is not the original/exact job description. Specific details will be provided to candidates that are invited to interview with the client.**