Part Time Medical Assistant at Pearl Family Medicine

Part Time Medical Assistant needed for small family medicine office 

We are an independently owned family medicine practice that focuses on practicing medicine in a way that cares for the patient as an individual rather than as a number. We are seeking to hire a Medical Assistant who will be responsible for assisting with clinical and administrative duties at our facility. As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. To be successful in this role, you will need to have at least two years of prior experience in a medical setting and understanding of patient care and medical terminology. 

Primary Medical Assistant Responsibilities: 

• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; take blood pressure, weight, and temperature; report patient history summaries. 
• Schedule appointments, verify times with patients and prepare charts. 
• Triage telephone calls and prescription refill requests according to protocol. 
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations. 
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt of orders. 
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs. 
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. 
• Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local requirements. 
• Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. 

Requirements 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assisting 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 1 month of employment 
• 3 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred. Family medicine experience a plus.
• Clinical skills and knowledge base specific to family medicine