Patient-Centric Medical Assistant: Clinic Care & Support

Evanston Hospital Corporation; Evanston (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Evanston Hospital Corporation in Evanston, WY seeks a Medical Assistant to prepare treatment rooms, interview patients, record vital signs, and collect specimens as needed.

This role may support off-site occupational medicine clinics and administrative tasks. Requires high school diploma and Medical Assistant certification preferred, plus clinic experience and EMR familiarity. Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and ability to work under stress are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred for certification.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred; experience in occupational medicine desirable.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical work in a medical setting required or preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and customer service experience beneficial.
• Ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms for examination and interview patients.
• Record vital signs: pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height.
• Draw blood and prepare specimens for lab analysis when needed.
• Assist with off-site occupational medicine clinics and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Professional interaction

Flexibility

Computer skills

Poise under stress

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-starting

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Experience in occupational medicine (preferred)

1 year clinical experience

EMR system familiarity (preferred)

Customer service experience

Surgical experience (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

This position is responsible forpreparing treatment rooms for examination of patients, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and recording information in patients' charts. Drawing and collecting blood samples from patients and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis may also be required.This position may also assist with some off-site occupational medicine clinics and administrative tasks as necessary.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and be able to interact professionally with a diverse population
• Willingness to be flexible in daily assignments
• Must have above average computer skills
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and the ability to function effectively under stress
• Possess the ability to maintain effective, positive working relationships
• Ability to efficiently complete tasks in a timely manner without direct supervision
• Possess attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Willingness to cross-train and work as part of the team to complete tasks

Education, Licenses/Certifications, and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant certification, preferred
• Previous experience with occupational medicine, preferred
• At least 1 year experience working in a medical clinic
• Familiarity working with EMR systems, preferred
• Previous experience in customer service
• Surgical experience,preferred

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Functional Expert

Functional Expert

: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Loyal

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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