Medical Assistant - Gastonia, United States - AMG weight loss center

Description

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team.

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in various clinical and administrative tasks.

This is a paid position with opportunities for growth and development.


Responsibilities:

• Perform patient intake procedures, including measuring vital signs, documenting medical history, and verifying medication lists
• Assist healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Administer injections and medications as directed by healthcare professionals
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as blood draws and specimen collection
• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records in an electronic health record system
• Provide exceptional patient service by answering questions, addressing concerns, and ensuring patient comfort
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent training
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Proficiency in medical terminology and documentation
• Strong understanding of physiology, anatomy, and medical procedures
• Experience working in various clinical settings such as internal medicine, geriatrics, or hospital medicine is a plus
• Knowledge of coding and billing processes is desirable
• Basic life support certification is required
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals

Please note that all positions at our organization are paid positions. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce.


Pay:
$ $15.00 per hour


Work setting:

• Inperson

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gastonia, NC required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gastonia, NC 28052: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person