Medical Assistant

Medi-Weightloss; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth Opportunities

Dynamic Team Culture

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Medi-Weightloss of Iowa is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant dedicated to patient care and team collaboration. The role involves a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, including patient vitals and assisting doctors. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification is essential.
• Experience in EKG and phlebotomy is required.
• Knowledge of insurance and verification of benefits (VOB) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Patient vitals, EKG, and phlebotomy tasks.
• Administrative duties including answering calls and patient follow-ups.
• Clinical duties such as IM injections and documenting patient progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Position: Medical Assistant
Company: Medi-Weightloss of Iowa

About Us:
Join our thriving team at Medi-Weightloss of Iowa 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 VOB. Exercise knowledge a plus.

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.
• Assist physicians or mid-level practitioners with patient referrals to other healthcare professionals.
• 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 certification.
• Front office experience, including insurance and VOB knowledge.
• Clinical experience in EKG and phlebotomy.
• Prior experience and training in exercise (a plus).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary: [Competitive, Commensurate with Experience]