Medical Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to join our team in an adult outpatient setting, specializing in Endocrine and Internal Medicine. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers are welcome
• Work Settings Skills: Experience in an Adult Outpatient Clinic
• Vital Sign Skills: Proficient in height/weight measurement, obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG, and pulse oximetry
• Preparation for Exam: Ability to record patient history, medications, and allergies
• Specimen Collection Skills: Experience with labeling specimens, urine collection (UA/Clean Catch)
• Laboratory Tests Skills: Proficient in blood glucose testing via glucometer and urine dipstick/urinalysis
• Office Duties Skills: Experience with pharmacy calls, patient refill requests, and stocking supplies
• Professional Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of aseptic technique, follow-up phone calls, and rooming patients
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Work Settings Skills: Experience in a private physician’s office
• Injections: Experience with immunizations
• Specimen Collection Skills: Proficient in venipuncture
• Professional Knowledge and Skills: Experience in wound care
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)

Job Details

• Average Daily Visits: Approximately 40 patients per day
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts from 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Call Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: None

Patient Population

The primary patient diagnoses include diabetes, thyroid diseases, and adrenal diseases.

Special Procedures/Equipment

Familiarity with point-of-care testing is required. Candidates must provide their own stethoscope.

Unit Orientation

An 8-hour orientation shift will be provided to familiarize candidates with the clinic environment.

Scrubs

Navy blue scrubs are required and will not be provided.