Medical Assistant

Medi-Weightloss®; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medi-Weightloss of Chapel Hill is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. The role combines clinical duties such as patient vitals, EKG, phlebotomy and injections with front office responsibilities, including patient check-in, insurance verification and scheduling.

Ideal candidates have Medical Assistant experience, possible certification, and strong communication skills to support high-quality patient care in a busy weight loss clinic.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience required; certification a plus.
• Clinical experience in EKG and phlebotomy preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vitals and assist in clinical procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections and administer IM injections as needed.
• Handle front office duties, phone system, scheduling and patient communication.

Skills

Medical Assisting

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

EKG

Phlebotomy

Job description

About Us:

Position:

Medical Assistant

Company:

Medi-Weightloss of Chapel Hill

About Us:

Join our thriving team at Medi-Weightloss of Chapel Hill where we're dedicated to transforming lives by helping individuals achieve their health and weight loss goals. Our personalized medical weight loss programs, combined with a supportive and caring environment, make us a leader in the industry. We are seeking a talented and experienced Medical Assistant with front office expertise to enhance our team.

Why Join Us:

• Dynamic Team Culture: Be part of a talented and collaborative team committed to excellence in patient care.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Thrive in an environment that values your skills and offers opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Primary Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role with primary responsibilities that include patient vitals, EKG, phlebotomy, and front office duties. We value team players with clinical skills and experience in insurance and verification of benefits.

Administrative Duties:

• Utilize a multi-line phone system to answer and appropriately route all incoming calls.
• Conduct follow-up calls to discuss patient progress and address concerns.
• Refer non-routine, sensitive, or complex requests to the appropriate staff member.
• Ensure exceptional patient service by maintaining a friendly environment, greeting patients, and upholding outstanding standards.
• Assist with monitoring daily inventory levels of clinical and office supplies.
• Perform daily scanning and uploading of documents in patient files.
• Train additional staff on daily procedures when requested by the office manager and/or physician.
• Participate in clinic marketing efforts and provide ongoing support to promote clinic profitability and success.

Clinical Duties (varied based on credentials):

• Obtain patient vitals, EKG, and perform phlebotomy.
• Administer IM injections.
• Prepare laboratory order forms and obtain patient laboratory results.
• Document patient progress notes in the patient chart and/or EMR.
• Conduct follow-up calls to patients to discuss progress and address concerns.
• Perform other clinical duties as required.

Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Medical Assistant experience; certification a plus.
• Clinical experience in EKG and phlebotomy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary: [Competitive, Commensurate with Experience]