Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

VHC Health; Arlington, Philadelphia (TX, Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant in Urgent Care! This role is pivotal in ensuring a clean and efficient clinical environment, providing essential support to physicians and enhancing patient care. You'll perform vital tasks such as phlebotomy, taking vital signs, and managing patient flow, all while contributing to a collegial atmosphere focused on patient-centered care. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; medical assisting degree preferred.
• Six months healthcare experience required; one year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical environment is clean and ready for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy, take vital signs, and assist with patient flow.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs Measurement

Medical Terminology

Clinical Support

Patient Flow Assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Degree/Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Position Title

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Medical Assistant ensures the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care. Performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens for transport to labs, performs simple laboratory procedures, takes vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, and assists with patient flow. Provides general clinical support to physicians and other staff, answers phones, makes appointments, collects co-pays and payment, assists with billing, and adds information to the electronic medical record.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.

Experience:

Six months of healthcare experience is required. One year of healthcare/medical - primary care/office experience is preferred. One year of medical terminology experience is required. Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is required. Experience in clinical pharmacology is required.

Certification/Licensure:

Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred. BLS certification is required.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.