Medical Assistant
On-siteWilmington, North Carolina, United States
Wilmington, North Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or Certification
Full TimeLicense Or Certification
Job Summary
Initiate patient chart retrieval, vital signs collection, and Point of Care Testing including glucose, UA, and flu screening. Direct patients from waiting areas to examination rooms, coordinate referrals, and complete PHQ9 and GDS screenings. Document clinical activities accurately, perform phlebotomy and injections, and ensure equipment safety and sterilization. Provide patient education on medications and procedures while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality. Work with diverse populations including pediatric, geriatric, and prenatal patients in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to speak English fluently
- Must be able to perform heavy lifting, generally more than 25 pounds
- Close and distance vision and hearing acuity
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work under stressful conditions
- Ability to attend work on a daily basis
- Expected to be at work on time
- Expected to report absences in accordance with personnel policies and procedures
- Expected to have a positive attitude
- Expected to be cooperative
- Expected to be considerate of others
- Expected to be dependable
- Expected to accept responsibility for assignments and duties given
- Expected to dress and act in a professional manner
- Expected to adhere to all safety standards
- Expected to maintain confidentiality
- Expected to participate in staff meetings
- Expected to be courteous and polite with patients and other staff
- Cognitive reasoning
- Clear thinking in high-pressure situations
- Ability to prioritize
- Ability to withstand pressure of continual work with variable requirements
- Ability to concentrate and maintain accuracy despite frequent interruptions
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Reasoning capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Ability to treat all patients, co-workers, and managers with courtesy and respect
Desired Qualifications
- One year as a Medical Assistant preferred
- Completion of Medical Assisting Coursework which may not have led to certification
- Participation in an interdisciplinary team
- Prior recent experience in a healthcare setting (within past five (5) years)
- Spanish speaking or another language is a plus
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