Per Diem Medical Assistant

A hands-on role with room to grow. As a Medical Assistant at Northern Express Care Newport, you'll support clinical procedures, room patients, assist with documentation, and help coordinate care—building a strong foundation across both clinical and administrative functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification required upon employment and must be maintained
• Minimum one-year experience in a community health center, medical office, or similar setting preferred
• Certification from an approved course of medical assistant or nursing assistant study preferred
• Familiarity with public health and community health issues
• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to diverse patient populations
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting with staff at all organizational levels
• Skilled in multitasking, handling interruptions, and managing unexpected situations
• Basic medical office lab test competency required
• Computer literacy required, including Microsoft Word, internet/intranet, EMR systems, and keyboarding
• Working knowledge of ICD-9/10 and CPT coding preferred
• Knowledge of and adherence to Standard Precautions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand/walk for long periods, and respond to emergency situations

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• LTD
• Life
• 403b
• Earned Time