Medical Assistant
Core
Provides clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory healthcare setting, assisting physicians with patient examinations, procedures, and care coordination.
Role type
Medical Assistant
Builds
Patient care and clinical operations in an ambulatory setting
Domain
Healthcare / Ambulatory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, EMR management, point-of-care testing, vaccine administration, specimen collection, patient education, infection control compliance, patient scheduling
Preferred skills
EMR and scheduling software proficiency, ambulatory healthcare operations familiarity
Technologies
EMR systems, medical office software
Responsibilities
Greet and prepare patients for appointments, obtain and document vital signs and patient histories, assist with physical examinations and clinical procedures, perform diagnostic screenings (EKG, glucose, urinalysis), administer vaccines and PPD tests, collect and process lab specimens, coordinate appointments and referrals, verify insurance and obtain prior authorizations, maintain examination rooms
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC