Medical Assistant I

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Job Description Summary ‎ The Medical Assistant I (MA) is responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate clinical and administrative support to physicians, hospitalists, and other healthcare professionals in both outpatient and hospital-based settings. This role ensures efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and exceptional patient care through coordination, education, and hands-on service delivery while adhering to established clinical guidelines, provider supervision standards, and organizational policies. ‎ How will you make an impact & Requirements ‎ Dermatology Practice. Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, option for overtime on Saturday! Conducts comprehensive patient intakes, including obtaining vital signs, recording medical histories, and reviewing medication and allergy information. - Assists providers during examinations, minor procedures, wound care, and diagnostic testing while ensuring patient comfort and safety. - Performs EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection in accordance with policy and competency standards. - Prepares, labels, and processes laboratory samples and point-of-care tests accurately. - Maintains infection control, safety protocols, and equipment calibration across all clinical areas. - Supports providers with patient triage, care coordination, and transitions across clinical settings. - Provides patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, chronic condition management, and preventive care. - Accurately document clinical data, provider instructions, and patient updates in the electronic health record (EHR). - Schedules, confirms, and tracks patient appointments, referrals, authorizations, and test results to ensure timely care. - Verifies insurance coverage and assists with prior authorizations, billing, and coding processes as needed. - Monitors inventory levels and prepares examination or procedure rooms with required supplies and equipment. - Participates in performance improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and safety drills to support continuous quality improvement. - Facilitates communication among patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. - Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and all compliance standards. - Upholds compassionate, culturally competent care while maintaining sensitivity to diverse patient populations. - Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients. - Perform other related duties as assigned.