Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – Wellness Events (3-Month Assignment with Travel)
Temporary Position with Potential for Extension

The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care by building strong relationships through responsive, clear, and compassionate communication. This position supports both routine clinical operations and wellness events across various locations, requiring occasional travel.

This is a 3-month position with the possibility of extension based on business needs. The role requires travel for wellness events lasting 1 to 5 days at a time, with all travel expenses covered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Prepare patients for examination, including taking blood pressure, weight, temperature, and other preliminary physical tests.
• Maintain patient confidentiality by securing records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and safeguarding personal health information.
• Support providers and clinic operations with professionalism and efficiency.
• Instruct patients on sample collection and testing procedures.
• Administer injections and prescribed medications as directed and in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions and assist in addressing adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Ensure accurate and timely EMR documentation.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with lab testing as needed.
• Participate in wellness events and outreach initiatives, which may require travel to various clinic or client locations.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills, including empathy, responsiveness, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with basic technology (Microsoft Office, EMR systems).
• Strong sense of professionalism and teamwork.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for short-term assignments (1–5 days).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and recognize emergent situations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or actively working toward completion.
• Prior administrative or clinical experience in a medical office preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to provide patients with timely responses, clear and professional communication, and a steadfast willingness to find solutions to all problems.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening and empathy, to effectively address patient needs and concerns and coordinate care.
• Proficient in basic technology (Microsoft products, etc).
• Ability or willingness to learn patient engagement software / customer service systems that enable omnichannel (text, phone, video, email) communication with patients and teammates.
• Ability or willingness to learn basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with excellent organizational skills.
• Must possess a strong sense of professionalism
• Must thrive in a team dynamic
•Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
•Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
•Ability to follow written or verbal step-by-step instructions
•Ability to concentrate, think, and learn
•Ability to hear, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, push, and pull. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE · High school diploma or equivalent required · Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or actively working towards completion · Administrative experience, preferably in a medical office