OB/GYN Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Team Support

Women's Care; London (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

401k plan

Make a difference in patients' lives

Job summary

Women’s Care in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support across OB/GYN and general primary care settings. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist providers, document histories and vital signs, perform phlebotomy or injections when directed, and help maintain a clean, compliant office environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CMA certification or eligibility, CPR/BLS, and comfort using electronic medical records such as eCW.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• (FL Only) CMA preferred OR the ability to obtain the certification within the first 120 days of employment.
• Graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program OR served in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with honorable discharge.
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification preferred OR the ability to obtain the certification within 30 days of employment via Women’s Care training.
• Experience working in OBGYN or Primary Care a plus.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections, if applicable.
• Ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions.
• Must possess the ability to interact and communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of internal personnel, providers, personnel of outside organizations, and patients and their family members, both written and verbally.
• Must possess good organizational skills, handle multiple tasks concurrently, and be able to work effectively with all levels of aforementioned groups.
• Ability to use a computer and enter data in electronic medical records application, preferably eCW.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during treatment/procedures, examinations, and testing of patients.
• Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab area and all other patient care areas per established policies and procedures.
• Record patients' medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
• Measure, record, and document vital signs.
• Where applicable, perform phlebotomy, injections and other specimen collection per established policies and procedures as directed by the provider.
• Educate patients by providing information and instructions as directed by the provider.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Sterilize medical instruments per established standards and procedures.
• Relay messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Represent the office in a professional manner. Treat all customers, internal and external, in a courteous and cooperative manner.
• Participate in team activities and professional development activities.
• Attend required meetings.
• Demonstrate and embody the Women’s Care mission and core values.
• Compliance with all HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

CPR/BLS certified

OBGYN/Primary care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant preferred / eligible

Graduate of nationally accredited Medical Assistant program

Armed Forces Medical Technician with honorable discharge

Tools

eCW EMR system

Job description

Women’s Care in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support across OB/GYN and general primary care settings. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist providers, document histories and vital signs, perform phlebotomy or injections when directed, and help maintain a clean, compliant office environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CMA certification or eligibility, CPR/BLS, and comfort using electronic medical records such as eCW.