Medical Assistant

Are you proficient at multitasking in a fast-paced environment? Are you known for critically evaluating situations and taking the initiative to solve problems?  If you answered "yes" we would love to speak with you!

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant interviews patients, measures vital signs and records information on patients' charts, draws and collects blood samples from patients, prepares specimens for laboratory analysis, and conducts a variety of diagnostic tests. This position performs routine and basic front and back office duties, to include answering phones, performing data entry, and assisting in the examination process of patients under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider.

Job Details:

Potential Duration: Temp-to-hire (typically 3-6 months until you are offered to go permanent then you can renegotiate your salary and are eligible for benefits)

7:30 AM- 5:00 PM, M-F

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine procedures to obtain claimant’s medical history, record vital signs and complete lab requisitions
• Perform standard diagnostic procedures accurately, efficiently, and with the highest quality including but not limited to: 12-lead electrocardiograms, proficient venipuncture, and collection of and preparation of lab specimens for laboratory courier, pulmonary function test (PFTs), arterial flow Doppler studies, and other clinical diagnostic studies assigned to meet the needs of the organization
• Identify CDC travel recommendations, and provide with after-visit summary for travel exams
• Prepare and give medications as ordered and verified by provider
• Chaperone during an examination
• If fluent in other languages, assist claimants and providers with translation of questionnaire forms or during evaluation, as necessary and to the limit allowed by qualifications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Administrative Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for front office duties such as: answering telephones, scheduling and confirming appointments, preparing schedules, data entry (including referral contracts, post appointment information), and filing
• Data entry and review of computerized worksheets manually completed by claimants
• Review and edit reports in proprietary software application to ensure accuracy in context. Reviews grammar and spelling in all areas for accuracy and consistency. This will be accomplished through review of computerized worksheets, doctor’s notes, and verifying information through dialogue with provider
• Review each exam report for accuracy prior to submission to the provider for final review and approval
• Assist in the retrieval of diagnostic tests for scanning into propriety software application
• Interface with operational teams and assist in the provision of medical records
• Work with providers and operational teams to ensure reports are submitted timely and accurately
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of reports for all lines of business
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Competencies:

Clinical competencies include accurate vital signs, venipuncture, administering EKG, spirometry, and injections (intra-muscular, subcutaneous, and intra-dermal).

• Knowledge of sterile technique, and how to don, doff, and store N95 mask in order to pass a respiratory fit test
• High level of detail by the ability to identify mistakes or inconsistencies in medical reports and clinical diagnostic tests
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and its applications
• Knowledge of EMR and MS Office Suite software applications
   

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree in Medical Assisting and/or graduation from an accredited vocational Medical Assistant program, and/or military equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification/Registration or meet state requirements
• CPR certification required
• Technology-driven medical data entry system experience or related computer data entry
• Experience in Occupational Medicine, or Primary Care work environment preferred
• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• First Aid certification preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation