Medical Assistant (MA) - OB/GYN

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information
• Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines
• Assists the Physician/ Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications, under Physician/ APC orders or medical group approved standing orders/protocols
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services
• Communicates with Physician/APC and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary
• May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies such as removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience
• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

Experienced MA/LPN candidate is preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
• Incentive pay for select positions