Medical Assistant (MA) -Internal Med

Memorial Physician Practices; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a designated area with routine clinical and administrative duties. The role reports to the Director of Physician Services; requires CCMA/CMA/RMA and BLS within 60 days of hire. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accredited medical assisting program.

The position is non-exempt under FLSA. Responsibilities include patient assessments, basic diagnostics, specimen collection, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of accredited medical assisting program or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under supervision of physician or nurse.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection; monitor and communicate changes in patient condition; document care.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting; maintain examination areas.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

Job description

05128 Medical Assistant
Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
Reports to: Director of Physician Services
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required; Graduate of accredited medical assistance program or equivalent Required
License: CCMA, CMA or RMA
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 60 days of hire.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Non-Essential Functions

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.