Medical Assistant

Elderberry Health

Medical Assistant

Ashland City, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the Medical Assistant Position

    We're seeking a qualified and capable Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. As a Medical Assistant at our facility, you'll help with administrative duties, keep patient records, prepare patient rooms, and assist physicians and advanced care providers during routine medical procedures.

    Since we'll count on the person in this role to ensure our office runs smoothly, they'll need to have a strong desire to help out wherever they're needed.

    Medical Assistant Responsibilities

    • Perform daily administrative duties as needed, including patient check-in and check-out, scheduling appointments, working with insurance, and setting up referrals
    • Record patient medical histories, take and record vitals, and record lab results and other confidential information for medical records
    • Assist doctors with medical treatments and exams, including giving injections and taking samples as needed
    • Prepare exam rooms and clean medical instruments between patients
    • Manage medical supply inventory, restocking exam rooms as needed
    • Assist patients with any questions they may have
    • Adhere to HIPAA and OSHA standards at all times

    Medical Assistant Requirements

    • 1-2 years experience working as a Medical Assistant, CNA or other appropriate work history
    • Strong understanding of patient care and medical terminology
    • Superb organizational and multitasking skills
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
    • Working knowledge of electronic medical healthcare record systems preferred