Medical Assistant II, Building Operations, Full time (Park Ridge)

Department:

09121 AMG Park Ridge 1775 Ballard MOB - Building Operations

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

MA Hours:

Primarily:  Monday – Friday; 8a - 6p

No evenings, weekends, or holidays

The Medical Assistant is assigned to float between the different departments in the building which comprises 3 primary care departments and 5 specialty clinics. The Medical Assistant will primarily be assisting with rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering vaccines and other medication injections, performing POC testing, and working closely with the providers/residents in each department. 

$2500 Sign on Bonus for External Hires

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients.  Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice. Medical Assistants help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health for our patients, including: 

• Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including but not limited to taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations

• Assist with rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering vaccines and other medication injections, performing POC testing, and working closely with our residents and attendings.

• Medication refills, medication prior authorizations, room stocking, patient outreach for quality measures and calling patients about test results. 

• Act as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians.

• Measure patient’s vital signs

• Prepare and administer vaccines/medications

• Document patient information into the electronic health record

• Collect specimens for testing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least one year of medical assistant or equivalent experience.

• Good communications skills. Experience using a keyboard and computers.

• Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.

• Current AHA CPR certification. Non-certified MAs must obtain certification or registration within one year of hire with AMG approved certifying bodies including, NHA, AMT, AAMA, NCCT or AMCA.

• Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed.

• Ability to work in stressful conditi