Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab

Northern Counties Health Care, Inc.; Hardwick (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a community-based setting. You will assist providers, take vital signs, perform basic lab tasks, and manage patient records in the EMR.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, collecting specimens, and supporting quality care through accurate documentation and confidentiality. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered service in our practice.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant with clinical and administrative duties.
• Experience with vital signs, specimen collection, and EKGs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Take and record patient vital signs and reason for visit.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Obtain specimens and perform basic lab testing.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary sticks, and urine testing.
• Operate EMR and document care actions in the chart.
• Maintain safe, clean clinical areas and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Communication

Clinical procedures

HIPAA compliance

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Venipuncture

EKG

Laboratory testing

Job description

Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a community-based setting. You will assist providers, take vital signs, perform basic lab tasks, and manage patient records in the EMR.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, collecting specimens, and supporting quality care through accurate documentation and confidentiality. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered service in our practice.