Medical Assistant (74378)

Women's Care; Alaska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Impactful work

Job summary

Women’s Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide professional clinical care for patients and support staff during office visits. Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting providers, taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy and injections where applicable, and maintaining exam rooms per policy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and familiarity with electronic medical records (eCW). Prior OB/GYN or primary care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• (FL Only) CMA certification preferred OR the ability to obtain within the first 120 days of employment.
• To be eligible for employment and to obtain MA certification, you must be a graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program OR served in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with honorable discharge.
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification preferred OR ability to obtain within 30 days via Women’s Care training.
• Experience in OBGYN or Primary Care is a plus.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and injections, if applicable.
• Ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions.
• Professional communication with all levels of staff and patients.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Proficient in a computer and EMR data entry, preferably eCW.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during treatment, examinations, and testing.
• Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab area and all other patient care areas per policies.
• Record patients' medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
• Measure, record, and document vital signs.
• Where applicable, perform phlebotomy, injections and other specimen collection per policy.
• Educate patients by providing information and instructions as directed by the provider.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by complying with regulations.
• Sterilize medical instruments per standards.
• Relay messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Represent the office in a professional manner; treat all customers with courtesy.
• Participate in team activities and professional development, attend required meetings.
• Demonstrate and embody Women’s Care mission and core values.
• Compliance with HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional communication

Organization

multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA cert within 120 days (FL)

Graduate of accredited MA program or Armed Forces Medical Technician

CPR/BLS certification preferred

Tools

eCW EMR

Job description

Women’s Care, founded in 1998, is a leading women’s healthcare group in the United States, dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for women through their reproductive years and beyond. With 100+ locations and over 400 OB/GYNs and specialists across the country, Women’s Care provides comprehensive patient care in obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, gynecologic pathology, breast surgery, genetic counseling, maternal fetal medicine, laboratory services, and fertility.

The Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care for patients following established standards and practices. Prepares patients during office visits and assists patients and family members before, during and after a doctor’s visit.

• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during treatment/procedures, examinations, and testing of patients.
• Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab area and all other patient care areas per established policies and procedures.
• Record patients' medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
• Measure, record, and document vital signs.
• Where applicable, perform phlebotomy, injections and other specimen collection per established policies and procedures as directed by the provider.
• Educate patients by providing information and instructions as directed by the provider.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Sterilize medical instruments per established standards and procedures.
• Relay messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Represent the office in a professional manner. Treat all customers, internal and external, in a courteous and cooperative manner.
• Participate in team activities and professional development activities.
• Attend required meetings.
• Demonstrate and embody the Women’s Care mission and core values.
• Compliance with all HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• (FL Only) Certified Medical Assistant preferred OR the ability to obtain the certification within the first 120 days of employment.
• To be eligible for employment and to obtain an MA certification, you must be a graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program OR served in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with honorable discharge.
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification preferred OR the ability to obtain the certification within 30 days of employment via Women’s Care training.
• Experience working in OBGYN or Primary Care a plus.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections, if applicable.
• Ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions.
• Must possess the ability to interact and communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of internal personnel, providers, personnel of outside organizations, and patients and their family members, both written and verbally.
• Must possess good organizational skills, handle multiple tasks concurrently, and be able to work effectively with all levels of aforementioned groups.
• Ability to use a computer and enter data in electronic medical records application, preferably eCW.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual.

WHY JOIN WOMEN'S CARE?

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k plan
• An opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives every day!

At Women’s Care, we believe that our success is built on a foundation of strong, shared values. These values guide our actions, shape our culture, and define who we are as an organization.

• Communication & Collaboration
• Transparency
• Accountability & Integrity
• Patient Care & Innovation
• Excellence
• Respect

With the commitment of our employees, we remain true to our mission of providing unparalleled healthcare services to women every day.