Medical Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will support patient care and administrative functions across various medical specialties, including dermatology, hospital medicine, urgent care, and outpatient clinics. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential support in patient intake, vital signs collection, EHR documentation, and assisting with procedures. Experience in hospital settings, emergency medicine, or trauma centers is highly valued. The Medical Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring efficient clinic operations and delivering exceptional patient service.

Duties

• Perform patient intake procedures, including collecting medical history and recording vital signs
• Assist healthcare providers with procedures such as medication administration, X-ray preparation, and basic life support interventions
• Support patient care activities across inpatient and outpatient settings, including Geriatrics, Medical-surgical units, PICU, and Level I/II trauma centers
• Manage electronic health records (EHR systems), ensuring accurate documentation of patient information and ICD coding
• Prepare examination rooms and assist with equipment setup for various procedures
• Support physicians with anatomy and physiology knowledge during examinations and treatments
• Assist with medication administration under supervision and ensure proper documentation
• Conduct basic assessments related to internal medicine, emergency medicine, or specialty areas such as dermatology or geriatrics
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and safety protocols

Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding, and patient care procedures
• Experience working in hospital medicine, urgent care, or outpatient clinics; experience in Level I/II trauma centers or emergency medicine is a plus
• Proficiency with EHR systems for documentation and patient management
• Ability to perform intake assessments, vital signs collection, and basic life support (BLS) certification preferred
• Excellent patient service skills with a compassionate approach to diverse patient populations including Geriatrics and PICU patients
• Familiarity with X-ray procedures and medical-surgical protocols is advantageous
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments such as hospital settings or outpatient clinics
• Strong organizational skills to support medical administrative tasks and ensure smooth clinic operations

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person