Medical Assistant

Coastal Health is currently searching for a motivated, career-oriented Medical Assistant to join our growing organization. May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. 

This position's benefits include, but are not limited to competitive wages, health insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, short- & long-term disability, 401k, up to 3 weeks paid time off, 7 paid holidays, and an environment which fosters career and personal growth with the potential to advance within the company.

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.

Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.

Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.

Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Performs front and back-office tasks

Job Specifications (Education/Licensure/Certifications): High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. Current documentation of medical assistant certification preferred, but not required. Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).

Job Experience: Minimum of three years' experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant. Experience with Athena preferred.

KSA Requirements: Must have current experience with electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and intramuscular injections. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask both front and back office medical assistant duties in a fast-paced primary care setting.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric medical assistant exam.

Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant or documented evidence of completed Medical Assistant externship. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience.

Other Requirements: Current documentation of medical assistant certification. Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).

Knowledge

Performance Requirements:

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
  
  

Skills

• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.