Medical Assistant (MA)

We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant (MA) to support a busy healthcare team by providing high-quality clinical assistance, maintaining efficient patient flow, and supporting providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments. The ideal candidate is organized, patient-focused, and comfortable working collaboratively with Registered Nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs, promptly reporting abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse.

• Room patients for providers and coordinate patient flow to support efficient clinic operations.

• Perform accurate and timely data entry and clinical documentation within the electronic healthcare record (EHR).

• Administer vaccines and other IM/SubQ medications as authorized and directed.

• Complete point-of-care sample collection, including phlebotomy and specimen collection.

• Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with examinations, procedures, and treatments as directed.

• Prepare exam rooms, supplies, and instruments for examinations and minor procedures.

• Perform ordered clinical procedures, including:

  • Cleansing superficial lacerations and wounds

  • Dressing changes and basic wound care

  • Ear lavages

  • Electrocardiograms (EKGs/ECGs)

  • Peak flow testing

  • Other procedures as ordered by the provider

• Accurately document all patient care activities, procedures, treatments, and interventions in the EHR.

• Maintain appropriate infection-control practices and ensure exam rooms and clinical areas are properly stocked and prepared.

• Communicate effectively with patients and members of the healthcare team to ensure safe, coordinated, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant education, certification, or registration as required by the facility and/or state.

• Previous hands-on Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting required.

• Demonstrated experience with vital signs, phlebotomy, injections/vaccinations, EKGs, wound care, and point-of-care testing.

• Experience working with electronic healthcare records and accurately documenting patient care.

• Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse or provider.

• Strong communication, organizational, and patient-service skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.