Medical Assistant- MA - Part-Time

Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant (MA) – Rural Health Clinic (RHC)

Cottage Hospital’s Rural Health Clinic is seeking a compassionate and dependable Medical Assistant to join our growing outpatient team. In this role, you’ll support providers across our primary care clinic by assisting with patient intake, documentation, care coordination, and ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for every patient who walks through our doors.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality care in a collaborative outpatient setting. Our clinic serves a diverse patient population, and this position plays an essential role in maintaining efficient daily operations while supporting exceptional patient outcomes.

If you thrive in a team-based environment and want to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community, we’d love to connect with you.

Apply today and grow your career with Cottage Hospital.

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant supports providers within the Rural Health Clinic by managing daily outpatient workflow. Responsibilities include rooming patients, performing accurate intake and vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting with in-office procedures, coordinating referrals, and supporting care throughout the patient visit.

The ideal candidate is task-oriented, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced clinic environment. Experience with point-of-care testing, electronic medical records (EMR), and general outpatient office operations is preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet patients and visitors professionally and maintain positive interactions with patients and staff.

• Perform patient intake including vital signs, medical histories, and documentation in the EMR.

• Administer injections and immunizations as directed by the provider.

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during in-office procedures.

• Perform EKGs and waived point-of-care testing (e.g., urinalysis, hemoccult) and maintain lab competency requirements.

• Process referrals and diagnostic orders in a timely and efficient manner.

• Coordinate scheduling related to referrals, testing, and follow-up care.

• Provide general support to providers and nursing staff.

• Monitor and restock clinic supplies; communicate operational concerns to supervisor as needed.