Medical Assistant - Volume/Performance Incentive

Medical Assistant Position Standards:High school diploma with one year of medical practice experience preferred. Must act in a professional and courteous manner with the public, patients, co-workers, and providers at all times. Experience with computer applications required. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Critical thinking skills a must. Detail oriented with the ability to multitask. Assist with patient inquiries.Summary and Essential Functions:Medical Assistants function under the provider's license. Perform selected clinical and administrative duties. Assist providers in preparing for physicals, procedures and minor surgeries. Administer immunizations and injections as instructed by provider. Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient histories and vital signs, specimen collection and analysis and perform EKGs. Change dressings and assist with wound care. Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments. Maintain adequate level of supplies and equipment needed for patient care. Remove sutures and castings. Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments and follows through with referrals and pre-certifications as necessary. Call or fax prescriptions, under provider's direction. Maintain patient files, records and other information in accordance with hospital standards. Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested. Participate in professional development activities. Adhere to hospital, department and compliance policies, procedures, regulations and laws (OSHA, DEA, CLIA, etc.). Act in a professional and courteous manner with the public, patients, families and coworkers at all times. Assist the providers with the administrative aspects of their position to ensure the efficient operation of the office on a day to day basis. Maintain confidentiality of peers, medical staff and all patient information. Maintain provider appointment scheduling and any changes to their schedules. Implement physician orders under physician direction and notify patients of results as directed by physician. All other duties as assigned.Reports To: Practice ManagerSupervises: NoneInternal and External Contacts:Patients, office staff, providers, hospital personnel, pharmaceutical representatives, nursing home personnelQualifications:Experience/Specialized Skills: One year of medical practice experience preferredRequired Education/Course(s)/Training: High school diplomaPreferred Certification/Registration: BLS requiredPhysical Demands:See Physical Demands worksheetWork Environment:Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.At Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH), we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees while fostering a workplace rooted in respect, teamwork, and service to our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.Benefits may include:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement savings plans (403(b) and/or 457(b)) with employer match eligibilityGenerous earned time off (ETO) and paid holidaysShort-term and long-term disability coverageLife insurance optionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition assistance and professional development opportunitiesWellness programs and additional employee resourcesBenefit eligibility and offerings may vary based on employment status and position.