Medical Assistant I

About the Role

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant with clinical knowledge to support the clinical operation within the department. This is an outpatient position located at the McNair Campus.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and safely performing laboratory Point of Care Testing.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters medical information into the EMR system (EPIC).
• Properly notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for providers.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Administers medication under the direction of a supervising Physician.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post-visit follow-ups.
• Responds to routine patient phone calls and My Chart messages and routes to RN, CDE, or MD as needed.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtains lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and orders supplies as needed.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• EPIC (EMR system)
• My Chart

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).
• New employees who are not currently certified must obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Work Authorization

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.