Medical Assistant
Salem, VA 24153 US
Job Description
A-Line Staffing is now hiring Medical Assistant in Salem, VA 24153.The Medical Assistant would be working for a Fortune 500 company and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Lindsay Kopasz at 5867107959/lkopasz@alinestaffing.com
Medical Assistant Compensation
- The pay for this position is 18.00 per hour
- Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
- A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates
Medical Assistant Highlights
- This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
- 8am to 5pm
Medical Assistant Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
- Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
- Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
- Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
- Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
- Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
- Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
- Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
- Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
- Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
- Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
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Job Requirements
Medical Assistant Requirements
- Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants or CNA preferred
- This position requiring 2+ years’ experience as a medical assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Current BCLS certification required
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
- Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days
Medical Assistant Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants or CNA preferred
- This position requiring 2+ years’ experience as a medical assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Current BCLS certification required
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
If you think this Medical Assistant position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!
Lindsay Kopasz at 5867107959/lkopasz@alinestaffing.com
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