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Certified Medical Assistant w/BONUS - 5220 at Vantage Search Group | LAYIQ

The Medical Assistant (MA) will function as a clinical support team member embedded within the Maxillofacial Surgery service and the Center of Excellence in Maxillofacial Restoration. The MA will primarily support the Nurse Practitioner (NP) and surgical team to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings.
Support the NP and Maxillofacial Surgery providers during outpatient clinics, inpatient care activities, and procedural encounters
Room patients, obtain and document vital signs, chief complaints, and relevant clinical information
Assist with clinic flow, patient throughput, and preparation of examination and procedure rooms
Perform basic clinical tasks within scope of training and institutional policy (e.g., wound care assistance, dressing changes, suture removal when authorized, specimen handling).
Prepare patients for procedures and assist during minor procedures as directed by licensed providers
Coordinate scheduling, referrals, imaging, laboratory studies, and follow-up appointments in collaboration with the NP and clinical team
Support documentation workflows, including ensuring completion of forms, scanning records, and assisting with EHR-related tasks as appropriate
Facilitate communication between patients, providers, residents, nursing staff, and ancillary services.
Assist with patient education, discharge instructions, and care coordination under provider direction.
Maintain clinic organization, equipment readiness, and supply inventory
Support quality, safety, and operational initiatives related to the Center of Excellence
Uphold patient privacy, infection control standards, and institutional policies at all times
The MA role is designed to enhance clinical efficiency, patient experience, and team-based care delivery.
Experience supporting providers in outpatient clinic settings; exposure to impatient or procedural environments preferred
Familiarity with patient intake, rooming, vital signs, and basic clinical documentation
Clinical & Technical Skills
Ability to perform clinical tasks within scope of training and institutional policy, including vital signs, room preparation, wound care assistance, specimen handling, and patient preparation for procedures
Knowledge of infection control practices, sterile technique basics, and patient safety standards.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR), scheduling systems, and basic clinical documentation workflows
Administrative & Coordination Skills
Ability to assist with scheduling, referrals, imaging, laboratory coordination, and follow-up appointments.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Ability to support clinic flow, patient throughput, and operational efficiency
Professional & Interpersonal Skills
Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with patients, families, providers, and multidisciplinary team members
Ability to function effectively as part of a team and take direction from licensed providers
Commitment to patient-centered care, confidentiality, and professionalism
Compliance & Physical Requirements
Ability to comply with institutional policies, HIPAA regulations, and infection prevention standards
Ability to perform job duties requiring standing, walking, lifting, and assisting patients as needed
Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting; surgical specialty, procedural, or hospital-based experience preferred (ENT, Plastic Surgery and/or maxillofacial surgery experience preferred).
Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct form.
Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when patient is released.

Certified Medical Assistant w/BONUS - 5220

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