Medical Assistant (Mobile Unit)

Advance Community Health; Raleigh (NC); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare organization in Raleigh, NC is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join its team. The role involves performing both administrative and clinical tasks, including assisting with patient flow, maintaining medical records, and preparing treatment rooms. Candidates should have certification from a medical assistant program, be familiar with electronic health record systems, and possess strong communication skills. This full-time, entry-level position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifikationen

• Certification from a medical assistant program or military medical corpsman program.
• 1-2 years of experience in a medical setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical health record systems.

Aufgaben

• Assist with patient flow and monitor activity in the mobile clinic.
• Obtain and record patient medical histories and other information for medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assist practitioners.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to management.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English and Spanish

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Computer skills

Ausbildung

Certification from a medical assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of experience in a medical setting

Tools

Electronic medical health record systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Medical Assistant to join our ambitious team and help us drive top talent to our organization. Under the direction of the patient engagement manager, the Medical Assistant is cross trained to perform administrative and clinical duties, as directed by the practice manager. As a successful candidate, the Medical Assistant is responsible for obtaining patient records and test results, coordinating daily administrative tasks, preparing treatment rooms for examinations, and assisting our providers during medical procedures. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with patient flow and monitors activity in the mobile clinic.
• Works with mobile clinic coordinator to ensure delivery of services for individuals.
• Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Coordinating the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
• Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Preparing and administering medications for patients as directed by physicians.
• Monitor inventory levels, promptly identifying when supplies are running low, and ensuring timely communication with the manager for seamless and efficient procurement of necessary items.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent.
• Must have certification from a medical assistant program or military medical corpsman program.
• 1-2 years of experience in a medical setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical health record systems.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Performance Management Systems.

Preferred Skills

• Fluent in English and Spanish—written and verbal communications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Excellent oral, written, and listening skills.
• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.
• Ability to effectively present information and speak before groups of employees and outside consultants and respond to questions/comments from the same.
• Ability to plan and organize workload.
• Ability to handle very detailed information.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally roll or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will work on a computer and simultaneously use the telephone and must have good hand/finger dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices