Medical Assistant

Duties

• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and billing and coding for insurance purposes.
• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Prepare patients for examinations by collecting medical history and relevant information.
• Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers.
• Conduct basic in-house laboratory tests and blood draw for send-out blood tests
• Provide patient education on medication instructions, diet, exercise, and general wellness.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to accurately document patient information.
• Proficiency in medical administrative support tasks, including appointment scheduling and insurance billing.
• Familiarity with coding systems such as ICD-10-CM and CPT.
• Ability to perform basic clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, administering injections, phlebotomy, and conducting laboratory tests.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide excellent patient service and care.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to assist healthcare providers during examinations.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person