Medical Assistant - Full Time

Medi-Weightloss®; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Medi-Weightloss of Warwick, RI is seeking a Medical Assistant with strong front office and clinical skills to join our busy weight-management clinic. You will handle patient intake, vitals, EKG, phlebotomy, and EMR documentation while coordinating with the medical team.

The ideal candidate has Medical Assistant certification, front office experience including insurance knowledge, excellent communication, and a willingness to support marketing efforts and clinic operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and perform EKG and phlebotomy.
• Administer IM injections and prepare laboratory order forms.
• Maintain patient charts in EMR and document progress notes.
• Answer multi-line calls and route inquiries; conduct follow-up calls.
• Assist physicians with referrals and coordinate with office staff.
• Support clinic marketing efforts and promote profitability and success.

Skills

Front office experience

EKG

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Insurance knowledge

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Position: Medical Assistant

Company: Medi-Weightloss of Warwick, RI

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday (30 hours)

About Us:

Join our thriving team at Medi-Weightloss of (Clinic location) 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]