Job Overview
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Date Posted
July 16, 2026
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Job Description
Assist physicians during examinations and procedures while ensuring patient prep, safety, and documentation
Medical Assistant
Who We Are: LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care. $1K SIGN ON BONUS!
About the Role:
- Under direct supervision of a physician, performs a variety of clinical responsibilities to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides assistance and preparation prior to and during examination by health care providers.
- Prepares examination/treatment rooms for examinations of patients by properly positioning instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Interviews patient to obtain reasons for visit such as nature of complaint, physical problems, symptoms of illness, etc. and prepares patient for examination by performing various routine physical assessments such as vital signs, height, weight, blood pressure, etc.
- Prepares and assists health care provider during examination and procedures.
- Maintains logs for refrigerator temperature (medications and specimens) and weekly exam room cleaning.
- Maintains timely monitoring and documentation (tracking) of physician ordered laboratory tests, radiology, ultrasound, etc.
- Performs point of care testing according to departmental protocols and follows OSHA guidelines in obtaining and handling specimens.
- Administers medication by oral, intramuscular or subcutaneous routes under physician order.
- Performs general clerical duties necessary to support physician office practice.
- Updates and maintains patient chart, confidential files and other departmental records.
- Prepares inventory of supplies to determine items to be replenished.
- Stocks all medical supplies.
- May assist in registration and updating information on patient's record.
Requirements:
- Education: HS Diploma/GED preferred, completion of Medical Assistant curriculum or equivalent
- Experience: Prior medical assistant experience
- License/Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR
Prepare examination rooms and equipment for patient visits, Take and record vital signs and basic physical assessments, Interview patients to determine reason for visit and symptoms, Assist physicians during examinations and procedures, Maintain logs for refrigerator temperatures, specimen handling, and exam room cleanliness
