Medical Assistant, PRN Chesapeake Public Schools

Marathon Health Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start 1st of month

PTO: 15 days plus holidays

No out-of-pocket cost for scrubs

Job summary

Marathon Health Inc. seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to join our care team. The role blends clinical support with front-desk duties, collaborating with a primary care physician to deliver high-quality patient care and a welcoming guest experience.

The position requires 1 year of MA experience, MA program graduation, CPR/BLS, and preferred phlebotomy. Responsibilities include vitals, medications, injections, patient intake, documentation, and coordinating referrals in a patient-centered

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care.
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program.
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to rooms and ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Review medical information and gather updated health information for the provider.
• Take vitals, assist with procedures, and work with labs for tests.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as directed by the Provider.
• Coordinate patient care plans with the care team and address gaps in care.
• Front desk duties including scheduling, record requests, referrals, and check-in/out.
• Document data in medical records and communicate test results to patients.
• Engage patients to drive participation and manage supplies and equipment.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Phlebotomy experience

CPR/BLS certification

Education

Graduation from Medical Assistant program

MA certification or registration

Job description

Highlights of working at Marathon Health:

• Competitive health benefits that start 1st of month after start date
• 15 days of PTO plus paid holidays
• No out-of-pocket cost for scrubs
• Pay Range: $21.00-26.00/hr The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate's years of experience and/or skill level.

About Us

At Marathon Health we are building the most trusted, accessible and personalized healthcare experience alongside our patients and clients. With 20+ years' experience from our shared organizations, we hold a unified goal of building deep, trusted and lasting relationships with our patients and clients. As Marathon Health, we are guided by our core principles of Patients First, Courage, Ingenuity, Community, and Fun.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team. The Medical Assistant is a key component of our care team and works closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and provide an exceptional guest experience to our patients. Because of our unique model, our Medical Assistants oversee the full spectrum of the patient experience- acting both as a Medical Receptionist as well as assuming clinical responsibilities of a Medical Assistant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Escorts patients to room and ensures that exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
• Reviews previous medical information and gathers any relevant updated health information from the patient to inform the provider

• Take vitals, perform blood draws, give injections, bandage wounds, assist with procedures. Work with the contracted labs for additional tests
• Prepares and administers approved medications and immunizations via oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous or intradermal at the direction of and upon written order from the Provider
• Partners with other members of the care team to develop individual patient plan of care including identifying and working to address gaps in care

• Front desk duties, including: patient scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinate specialist visits, referrals, and other care outside of the clinic, check-in, check-out, etc.
• Records accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines
• Process test results and provide the patient with timely results via e-message, mail or phone as directed in written instructions by the Provider
• Participates in outreach to patients to drive engagement among eligible patient groups
• Maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments

About You

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care. May vary based on clinic needs
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred. MA certification or registration is required for employment in States where certification/registration is required.
• CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred

Marathon Health may use a secure, company-approved AI platform called Take2 AI, as an initial step in our recruitment process to help streamline candidate screening and communication. This tool is used solely to enhance your experience and ensure timely follow-up, and all interactions are monitored by our Talent Acquisition team.