POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports healthcare providers by assisting with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures under the supervision of a physician, midlevel provider, or registered nurse. The MA performs a combination of clinical and administrative duties to ensure efficient patient flow, enhance patient experience, and maintain the overall functionality of the practice.

CORE ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform phlebotomy, assist with lab procedures, and support patient intake, exams, and rooming.
• Assist providers during procedures, prepare lab specimens, perform in-office tests, administer medications, and manage refills as directed.
• Escort patients, measure and document vital signs, update medications, place lab orders, and print requisitions.
• Ensure all labs, reports, and patient information are available prior to appointments; obtain missing results from lab portals.
• Provide patient instructions, maintain stocked exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and coordinate equipment maintenance.
• Communicate patient readiness and clinical updates to providers; triage calls and messages efficiently.
• Perform genetic blood tests, complete required documentation, and assist with chart reviews, audits, and reporting.
• Perform other administrative, clinical, and patient care-related duties as assigned to support efficient clinic operations, including assisting with special projects, managing patient flow, and ensuring the accuracy of patient records.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting school required.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSE OR REGISTRATION

• Medical Assistant Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant Certification through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required.
• BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Knowledge of caring for the acute and chronically ill patient.
• Knowledge of hemodynamics.
• Ability to work in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and chemo order entry software.