You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. The position involves assisting physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment, promoting efficient patient flow, performing clinic support tasks, and adhering to compliance programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
- Record patient data such as vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
- Obtain necessary patient records and verify the presence of consent prior to procedures.
- Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
- Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
- Conduct delegated patient education, including distributing education literature.
- Obtain blood specimens and administer injections in accordance with protocols.
- Maintain room disinfection protocols and process instruments and equipment.
- Phone in prescriptions, make patient calls, schedule tests, procedures, and appointments.
- Assist with pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as necessary.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants strongly preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant preferred.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
Additional Requirements
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
