Medical Assistant (Certified)-Clinical

About This Job

You shape the patient experience from the moment individuals walk through our doors. As a key member of our healthcare team, you ensure smooth daily clinic operations and deliver compassionate, high-quality care. This role connects patients with the clinical support they need, directly contributing to positive health outcomes and a welcoming environment for everyone in our care.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Measures vital signs accurately to establish baseline health data for physician review.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects lab specimens safely and efficiently.
• Conducts electrocardiograms (ECGs) to support cardiac health assessments.
• Manages patient triage to prioritize care needs based on urgency and symptom severity.
• Administers injections safely according to clinical protocols and provider orders.
• Maintains electronic health records (EHR) with precise and timely patient documentation.
• Prepares patients for examinations by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort.
• Upholds infection control standards to maintain a safe and sanitized clinical space.

Required Qualifications

• Education

  • Completes an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  • Holds a current Medical Assistant certification.

• Experience

  • Brings at least one year of hands-on experience in an outpatient or clinical setting.
  • Demonstrates practical skill in direct patient care and administrative tasks.

• Knowledge/Skills

  • Applies expert medical terminology in daily clinical communication and documentation.
  • Executes patient care protocols with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Preferred Qualifications

  • Speaks a second language to support diverse patient populations.
  • Operates specific electronic health record systems with advanced proficiency.

• Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

  • Stands and walks for extended periods during daily clinical shifts.
  • Lifts and transports medical equipment or assists patients as needed.
  • Works in a fast-paced medical office environment with exposure to communicable diseases and standard clinical hazards.
  • Maintains current CPR certification for healthcare providers.