Job description
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, particularly within an urgent care setting. This position requires proficiency in performing clinical tasks, managing patient records, and assisting healthcare providers in delivering exceptional medical services.
Responsibilities
- Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Take and record vital signs accurately, ensuring timely updates to patient charts.
- Prepare patients for medical examinations by obtaining medical histories and documenting relevant information.
- Administer basic life support as needed and maintain current certification.
- Support the management of patients in various settings including inpatient care and emergency medicine.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure efficient patient flow and optimal care delivery.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and examination rooms.
- Perform coding for medical records as required, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Provide compassionate care to patients across all age groups, including geriatrics.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of urgent care protocols and procedures.
- Proficient in taking vital signs and understanding medical-surgical practices.
- Familiarity with working in a Level I Trauma Center or similar high-acuity environments.
- Basic life support certification is required; advanced certifications are a plus.
- Experience with electronic health record systems for documentation and coding purposes.
- Ability to work effectively in both inpatient settings and emergency medicine scenarios.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with patients and healthcare team members effectively.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to ensure accurate patient care documentation.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- Rotating Shifts
Work Location: In person
