MSP-Medical Assistant 1

LanceSoft Inc; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant 1 for a full-time role. This position involves performing various clinical duties, administrative tasks, and direct patient care. The ideal candidate is bilingual, holds applicable state licensure, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, all while contributing passionate care in a patient-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with excellent communication skills.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Applicable State licensure in field of study (RMA/CMA) is needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administrative duties and patient care.
• Perform clinical duties such as taking vital signs and gathering patient information.
• Collaborate with Physicians and Nurses in delivering direct patient care.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Communication skills

Clinical duties

Experience in high volume environment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Outlook

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Type: Full Time
Position: Medical Assistant 1
Location: Gastonia, NC,28056
Shift: M-F
Duration of assignment: 4 month assignment with Opportunity to be extended or be converted to FT
Pay: $17/hr - $21/hr on W2(All inclusive)

Job Description:
The Medical Assistant 1 is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 1 performs basic administrative/clerical/operational/customer support/computational tasks. Typically works on routine and patterned assignments.

The Medical Assistant 1 performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system, taking vital signs, giving injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Nurses. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities and timing, and works under close supervision and/or within established policies/practices and guidelines with minimal opportunity for deviation.

Required Qualifications:
Bilingual Candidates that speak English and Spanish (please update resume on if candidate is bilingual)
Less than 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in 'back-office' direct patient care
Applicable State licensure in field of study (RMA/ CMA)
Current CPR certification
Less than 2 years of Professional leadership experience
This role is considered patient facing and is part of ***/Senior Bridge's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Must be a team player with excellent communication skills
Experience in a fast pace/high volume environment
Experience with MS Outlook
Basic Computer knowledge
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Bilingual
Hands-on professional Phlebotomy experience
Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Experience with HEDIS
Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registration from the following: American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association, American Registry of Medical Assistants, National Association for Health Professionals, and/or American Medical Technologist
Rad tech license ( AART)