Overview : Join a compassionate healthcare team supporting OB / GYN physicians and licensed medical staff by providing both administrative and clinical assistance. This role involves obtaining patient vital signs, updating charts, compiling statistical data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and well-being at all times.
- Accurately document patient care and interactions during visits and phone communications.
- Collect and process point-of-care, lab, and pathology samples following established policies.
- Perform quality and safety checks on waived testing equipment and supplies.
- Provide patient education under provider guidance.
- Administer treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies as ordered by licensed providers.
- Assist providers during procedures and examinations, including chaperoning and setup.
- Prepare reusable instruments for sterilization and manage biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment by adhering to infection prevention standards.
- Manage supply inventory in designated clinical areas.
- Support front desk operations including greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
- Assist with coding and billing data entry for insurance and quality assurance purposes.
- Coordinate with external healthcare partners to implement patient care plans.
- Monitor electronic communications and respond promptly.
- Perform components of well visits and scheduled nursing visits as directed.
- Complete all required documentation prior to provider visits.
- Conduct high-level disinfection procedures as per policy.
- Flexibility to float to other clinics as needed.
Education and Experience :
High school diploma or equivalent required.Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with national certification (e.g., CMA, RMA, CCMA).Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.Preferred : Minimum one year clinical experience in an outpatient setting.Skills and Abilities :
Ability to recognize and respond to life-threatening situations and activate emergency services.Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, staff, and providers both in person and via phone.Physical capability to perform clinical tasks including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.Comfort with potential exposure to blood or infectious materials.