Medical Assistant

Loyal Source; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform a mix of administrative and clinical tasks in our clinical setting. You will take vital signs, prepare exam rooms and equipment, and help manage claimant flow to keep the office running smoothly.

You will also perform direct patient care tasks such as drawing blood, conducting pulmonary function testing, and assisting with ECG uploads for official readings, while maintaining accurate medical records and complying with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate claimant records.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to follow established safety guidelines.
• Up-to-date BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs (blood pressure and pulse).
• Prepare claimant for examination (electrocardiogram/testing and more).
• Draw blood for lab tests as needed.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing and AED calibration tasks.
• Upload Electrocardiogram data for official readings.
• Chaperone claimant during examinations and maintain patient privacy.
• Check-in/Check-out claimants and manage clinic flow.
• Order entry for diagnostic testing (labs, X-rays, sleep study, PFTs).
• Review medical records and maintain supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Multitasking

EMR proficiency

Safety protocols

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant

Performs both administrative and clinical tasks in the clinical setting, including taking vital signs, preparing for exams (equipment and exam rooms), cleaning of both exam rooms and equipment after completion of examination, maintaining medical records, confirming appointments, essentially acting as a bridge between the examiner and the claimant to ensure smooth office operations.

Pay: $19.50/hr

Key responsibilities of a medical assistant:

Clinical duties:

• Take vital signs (blood pressure and pulse)
• Prepare claimant for examination (Electrocardiogram testing/Pulmonary Function Testing)
• Draw blood for lab tests
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing
• Perform Electrocardiogram – uploading for official reading
• Calibrate equipment (Pulmonary Function machine – daily, AED – monthly)
• Chaperone claimant during an examination

Administrative duties:

• Check-in/Check-out claimants
• Order entry for diagnostic testing (labs/sleep study/X-rays/PFTs)
• Review of medical records
• Answer phone calls and greet claimants
• Manage clinic flow
• Maintain medical supplies(order as inventory is low and remove expiring/expired items)

Required skills for a medical assistant:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with claimants effectively
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate claimant record’s review
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency with computer systems for electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to follow established medical protocols and safety guidelines
• Up-to-date BLS certification

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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