Medical Assistant - Women's Health
Core
Support providers by delivering direct and indirect patient care in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner in a Women's Health clinic setting.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Women's Health)
Builds
Patient care experiences and clinic operations
Domain
Healthcare / Women's Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, medical history collection, medication reconciliation, patient preparation for exams, basic diagnostic testing (urine dipsticks, glucose, EKG), EHR documentation, infection prevention protocols, exam room maintenance, scheduling support, front office operations
Preferred skills
Medical Assistant program graduation, 1 year experience in outpatient/OB/GYN/women's health, BLS certification
Technologies
Electronic health record systems, clinical equipment
Responsibilities
Greet and room patients while obtaining and documenting vital signs; Collect and update medical histories, including medication reconciliation; Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during office visits and procedures; Perform basic diagnostic testing, including urine dipsticks, glucose testing, and EKGs as competency allows; Accurately document patient care and clinical information in the electronic health record; Reinforce patient education provided by physicians and nursing staff; Maintain exam room cleanliness, organization, and supply inventory; Assist with scheduling diagnostic testing, referrals, and follow-up appointments; Support front office operations, including patient check-in/check-out, answering phones, managing faxes, and scanning documentation; Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement initiatives; Adhere to infection prevention standards, patient safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC