Medical Assistant

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Town of Sparta (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY in Sparta, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering high-quality patient care. The role includes clinical tasks, chart preparation, and coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth patient flow.

The successful candidate will perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, and immunizations, while maintaining accurate EMR records and communicating with patients and families. Reliability and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assistant Certification is strongly preferred.
• 1–2 years of urgent or primary care experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with phlebotomy/venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in patient care and minor procedures.
• Collect vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, injections.
• Prepare patient charts, referrals, labs, and DMEs.
• Update patient information in the EMR with demographics and insurance details.
• Coordinate referrals and appointments with specialists and outside organizations.
• Triage patient calls and determine need for in-person visit or telehealth.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and keep patient rooms stocked.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Phlebotomy

Injections & immunizations

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR system

EKG/ECG

Job description

• Location 207 Bockman Way,Sparta, TN, 38583,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

Description

What You’ll Be Doing

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Provider(s) in the care of patients to assure optimal delivery of medical care.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Perform all relevant medical tasks including collecting vital signs, phlebotomy, performing EKGs and other minor diagnostics/treatments, administering injections and routine immunizations, assisting Provider with minor procedures, quality control testing, and maintaining CLIA waiver log, etc.
• Prepare patient charts including DIs, referrals, preventative screeners, labs, and DMEs.
• Gather personal and clinical information from patient, readies paperwork and communicates information to care team as appropriate
• Participate in developing and updating of HPI, Social History, vitals, assessment and plans for patients
• Communicate with patients and their family to put them at ease
• Maintain medical supply inventory for clinic; keeps patient rooms stocked with supplies as appropriate
• Process various types of medication refills
• Process patient referrals, prior authorizations and DME; schedule and coordinate appointments with specialists and outside organizations as needed
• Manage incoming and outgoing information/records received from specialists, hospitals, and emergency rooms; appropriately indexes documents
• Accurately update patient information in the EMR (i.e. demographics, contact preferences, insurance information etc.).
• Identify the health maintenance needs before welcoming the patient to the exam room
• Preview the schedule in advance, re-evaluates it throughout the day; tracks the flow of the clinic schedule to keep team on track and on time
• Collaborate with provider to ensure patients receive appropriate counseling and health education at time of visit or via telephonic follow-up (i.e. explanation of lab results, glucometer and inhaler teaching, chronic disease education, etc.)
• Manage influx of clinical triage calls; conducts appropriate triage over the phone and assesses whether patient can be treated telephonically or needs to be seen by provider
• Work in partnership with team members; collaborates with care team to ensure patient’s healthcare needs are being met.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Certification, strongly preferred
• At least 1-2 years recent experience in urgent or primary care setting
• Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
• Must have experience in phlebotomy/venipuncture
• Ability to communicate effective with Providers and others to resolve issues
• Ability to demonstrate reliability and responsiveness to patients, families, and co-workers

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Continuing Education

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.