Medical Assistant (MA)
Location: Austin, MN
Duration: 8 Weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift: Day Shift, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Description
The Medical Assistant will support both front-office and back-office operations in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include patient intake, clinical support, scheduling, phlebotomy, and assisting with daily clinic operations. The successful candidate will maintain a collaborative relationship with center staff and contribute to a patient-focused environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Greet patients and provide a welcoming experience.
- Room patients and prepare them for examinations.
- Obtain and document patient vital signs.
- Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture procedures.
- Administer vaccines as directed by clinical staff.
- Perform EKGs and point-of-care (POC) testing.
- Schedule appointments and assist with patient coordination.
- Answer phones and provide front-office support.
- Maintain accurate patient information and documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Provide additional clinical and administrative support as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare center staff.
- Support health education and community outreach initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship experience.
- Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.
- Required experience with phlebotomy/venipuncture.
- Required Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work effectively in both front-office and back-office environments.
- BLS or CPR certification required.
Required Skills
- Front-office and back-office experience
- Phlebotomy/Venipuncture
- EKG
- Point-of-Care (POC) Testing
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Rooming
- Vital Signs
- BLS or CPR
