Description
Be the heartbeat of our practice. We're looking for a Medical Assistant who loves fast-paced days, meaningful patient connections, and being the calm, capable presence that keeps an ambulatory office running smoothly. If you thrive on variety-rooming patients, assisting providers, managing clinical tasks, and making people feel genuinely cared for-this is your place. You won't be a cog in a machine here; you'll be a valued part of a close-knit team where your skills, compassion, and attention to detail truly make a difference every single day. We are an academic medical facility. You will be part of the teaching team for the next generation of physicians. Plus, enjoy work-life balance with no nights, no weekends, and 11 paid holidays.
This career allows you to actively participate in coordination of patient flow and services with a focus on patient centered care. As a medical assistant for WMed, you will collect patient information related to the patient visit or procedure. Assisting with patient care and administering approved medication is a major part of the day. Assisting physician and team members with with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Maintaining a positive attitude while providing assistance in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary clinic. Assisting in optimizing education for residents and students in Program rotation.
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WMed has opportunities for:
Medical Assistant I - no certification required! Experience in a clinical setting required. $15.90 - $18.55/hour +, dependent upon experience as a medical assistant or equivalent/relevant clinical position.
Medical Assistant II - must have current medical assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and experience in a clinical setting. $17.45 - $20.35/hour +, dependent upon years of experience and certification.
Medical Assistant III - must have current medical assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and several years' experience in a clinical setting. Those with leadership and training experience will be given preference. $19.65 - $22.90/hour +, dependent upon years of experience as a medical assistant and leadership experience.
We offer a Monday - Friday schedule between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (nights and weekends off!). Our full time employees receive 8 full-day and 2 half-day paid holidays, an 8 hour preference holiday, 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year, and an extremely generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual as well as an annual wellness reimbursement of $300. Tuition reimbursement is available within the first year of full time employment.
BENEFITS:
- Wellness reimbursement.
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
- Employer-funded retirement plan.
- Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
- Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
- Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Paid preferred holiday.
- No nights, no weekends.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for patient flow and room assignments.
- Obtains age appropriate vital signs upon admission.
- Collects patient information pertinent to physician visit or procedure.
- Assists physicians and team by preforming ordered treatments and tests.
- Performs competency-based point of care waived testing.
- Administers IM SubQ and PO medication as approved.
- Documents patient care and actions per clinic standard.
- Facilitates scheduling for diagnostic work-ups, procedures and referrals.
- Refers abnormal lab work to physician for appropriate follow up.
- Pends prescription refills.
- Prepares, maintains, and cleans exam rooms.
- Administers immunizations following protocols
- Completes prior authorizations for patient medications
- Preforms 12 lead EKGs and places Holter Monitors for patients as ordered
- Manages Clinical in-boxes
- Participates in mentorship of medical students in immunization administration for immunization rotation.
- Maintains equipment; orders supplies as needed.
- Discusses day to day issues with team leader for resolution.
- Directs incoming calls to appropriate resource.
- Maintains CEUs required by certification/registration.
- Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
- Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
- 1 Year of clinical health care experience required.
- Graduate of an accredited program or equivalent education or experience preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Eligible for certification or registration as Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.
- BLS recommended upon hire, required within 60 days of hire.
- Tuberculin Administration Certified within 6 months of hire, required per department needs.
- Immunization training required within 3 months of hire.
- WMed provided Competencies based education/training Maintenance required.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge and proficiency in EMR.
- Comprehensive understanding of HIPAA.
- Ability to collect and document data from patients.
- Knowledge and proficiency in waived testing.
- Knowledge and proficiency in administering medications.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
- Ability to interpret, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
- Knowledge and proficiency in Outlook.
- Ability to accept and apply feedback.
- Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
- Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.