Medical Assistant

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to support patient care in an academic health setting. The role includes patient intake, vital signs, triage, and documenting information in the medical record while assisting providers during exams and treatments.

Key duties cover administering medications, phlebotomy, and supporting clinic operations such as scheduling and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a CMA or LPN with clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to follow protocols for medication administration and specimen handling.
• Strong patient-focused communication and teamwork in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Take patient intake and vital signs, triage as needed.
• Document information in the medical record accurately.
• Assist providers during exams and treatments.
• Administer medications within approved scope of practice.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection/handling.
• Support clinic operations and patient flow.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Patient communication

Medication administration

Specimen handling

Job description

Seeking a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to support patient care in an academic health setting. The role performs patient intake and clinical support, including taking vital signs, triaging patients, documenting information in the medical record, and assisting providers during exams and treatments.

Key Duties

• Administer medications within approved scope of practice
• Perform phlebotomy and complete specimen collection and handling
• Assist with clinical procedures and provider care during patient encounters
• Provide patient education and support care understanding
• Support clinic operations, including care coordination and patient flow
• Contribute to scheduling and coordination activities as needed

Qualifications/skills

Credentialed as a Certified Medical Assistant and/or Licensed Practical Nurse, with strong clinical documentation skills, patient-focused communication, and the ability to follow protocols for medication administration and specimen handling.