Medical Assistant presso NextCare

Healthy Outlook Family Medicine Introduction

Healthy Outlook Family Medicine, the Primary Care division of NextCare, is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Back Office Medical Assistant that likes the challenge of a fast-paced setting and working in a team environment. We are looking for customer-friendly and passionate employees to be a part of our growing organization where patients and employees are our top priority.

We take pride in our family-centered and personalized approach to care while demonstrating the best of today’s treatment through evidence-based clinical guidelines. We are high performing on clinical measures and outcomes. We have been offering Primary Care services for more than 25 years!

What We Are Looking For

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join our well-established, multiple provider, Family Medicine office

Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant, you will perform such duties as:

• Prepare examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, height, and weight.
• Accurately document patient medical history, current medications, and chief complaints.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Administer injections and medications as directed by physician or other provider.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as urine dipstick and blood glucose.
• Process and prepare specimens for laboratory pick-up.
• Provide patient education and instructions as directed by the physician.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and infection control policies.
• Sterilize medical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Return patient phone calls with physician instructions and document the communication in the EHR.
• Process prescription refills as directed by the physician.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned within the scope of training and certification.

How you will make an impact

The Medical Back Office/Medical Assistant supports the organization with exceptional customer service and treats all patients with respect and dignity. They ensure the office and front reception area runs smoothly and patient flow and satisfaction are at optimum.

Essential Education, Experience and Skills

Education: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; AND

1. Completed an APPROVED (accredited) Medical Assistant training program.

OR

1. Completed an UNAPPROVED (non-accredited) Medical Assistant training program AND a National Certification through one of the following:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - administers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam and certification; or
• American Medical Technologists (AMT) -- provides the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam and certification to individuals who have completed the AMT criteria; or
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)-administers the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and certification

Benefits

NextCare offers full time employees medical, health savings account, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary employee/spouse/child life, long term disability, short term disability, employee assistance program, critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft and paid time off benefits. Employees of all statuses are offered 401(k) Plan benefits. Benefits are offered per policy and plan rules.