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Medical Assistant-Scheduling Assistant

Job Details

  • Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and provide general front office support 
  • Check patients in and out, complete registration, and collect co-payments 
  • Verify insurance information and assist with other administrative tasks as needed 
  • Escort patients to exam rooms and document vital signs, medications, allergies, and reason for visit 
  • Perform basic clinical tasks such as taking vitals, administering injections, and phlebotomy when required 

Skills and Qualifications

  • Current CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required 
  • Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accrediting body preferred but not required 
  • 1+ year of relevant experience in a medical office required 
  • Relevant soft skills include communication and collaboration 

Shift Details

  • 1st Shift
  • 2nd Shift
  • Weekends

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Employee Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Medical
  • Paid Training/Personal Development
  • Parent Leave
  • Personal
  • Retirement/401K
  • Rx/Pharmacy Benefits
  • Short Term Disability
  • Sick
  • Transportation Reimbursement
  • Vacation
  • Vision
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