Medical Assistant PRN

American Family Care, Inc.; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gardendale is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant to deliver exceptional care from patient intake to discharge. This role involves documenting vital signs, preparing for procedures, aiding providers, and ensuring patient comfort. As the first clinical contact, the Medical Assistant will play a crucial part in patient interactions, addressing their needs throughout the visit.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible Scheduling

Incentive Plans

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification or diploma in Medical Assisting or comparable experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and verify each patient, addressing concerns and explaining procedures.
• Take and monitor vital signs.
• Prepare equipment and assist provider during patient examinations.
• Document nursing history and patient assessments.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification or diploma in Medical Assisting

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Incentive Plans
• Growth Opportunities
  
  

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant is the first clinical contact for each patient and provides kind and caring service to each patient from initial triage through patient discharge. This is a PRN position. The role of the Medical Assistant is to guide patients through their visits and carry out provider orders according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet each patient, verify identity at each encounter, explain procedures to be performed, and address patient questions and concerns.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment and examination of the patient.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or provider of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Conduct provider referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as-needed basis.
• Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification or diploma in Medical Assisting or MA experience required