Medical Assistant for Holistic Doctor's Office

NOTE: We have included much detail within this ad to attract and screen for an individual with a particular set of skills, experience, and character traits to fill a unique position that we believe to be an exceptional opportunity.

Holistic/integrative, natural medicine, chiropractic practice (and online wellness resource) dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, wholesome guidance and treatment is seeking an experienced medical assistant for our 1-doctor (2 staff person), very low-volume, high-quality, education-oriented practice.

Responsibilities include that of a Medical Assistant, e.g., some phlebotomy, taking vitals, and specialized in-office lab testing (will train), and assisting the doctor with some patient management.

In addition, the position also includes cross-training at the front desk, and administrative assistant responsibilities, e.g., writing and editing letters and health education documents; creating efficient systems; research projects; updating procedures, etc.

DAYS AND HOURS:

Expect an average of about 8 hours over 4 days per week (specific days and times may be potentially somewhat flexible; and will be discussed at interview).

MINDSET:

In order to align with our mission and vision, staff members must:

-have a basic understanding of and be aligned with holistic/integrative medicine

-be at a point in their life where their top career priorities include (1) contribution, i.e., feeling like they are playing an important role in making a difference in the lives of others; and (2) healthy work space, i.e., working in a collaborative and rewarding environment.

To this end we are looking for an experienced professional who is holistically-oriented, “sharp,” purpose-driven, conscientious, uplifting, responsible, self-motivated, focused, efficient, detail oriented, and productive, with a strong work ethic and desire to make a difference in the workplace and in the lives of others.

A compassionate heart and a sense of humor will also go a long way in furthering our opportunity to foster healing and health restoration for our patients.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Medical Assistant (minimum of 10 years experience), including:

-customer care/service

-front desk experience, including phone, scheduling, and electronic medical records

-clinical/lab work consistent with MA (vitals; basic examination; phlebotomy; lab-related responsibilities; etc.)

Administrative experience

-managing projects

-running an office, lab, or business

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: (though not mandatory)

Holistic office experience

Paralegal or similar experience

Executive assistant

Organizational management

REQUIRED SKILLSET:

Proficient with PCs, and have excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills

Efficient typing (minimum 60 wpm), with a solid grasp of grammar and spelling

Good with numbers; highly accurate; detail-oriented; organized; good handwriting

Fast learner when it comes to new procedures, skills, and software programs

High-level administrative skills (letter writing/editing; creating/updating procedural manuals; etc.)

Resourceful; anticipates needs of doctor and patients

Excellent listening and communication skills; collaborative; team-oriented

Expert phlebotomy skills

PREFERRED SKILLSET: (though not mandatory)

Computer savvy, i.e., maintain/troubleshoot common computer issues

Strategic planning

Web page editing (via WordPress or Wix)

COMPENSATION:

We are offering a top, competitive salary commensurate with job description and experience. As we are a caring, purpose-driven, people-oriented office, staff persons also benefit from the daily fulfillment resulting from working in a high integrity, "healthy" environment; and from playing an integral role assisting the doctor and caring for patients. We do not offer health insurance benefits; however, we offer discounted in-house health care services.

Know that it is a priority to be sure our staff personnel is regularly acknowledged and appropriately compensated for their valuable contribution.

AVAILABILITY FOR PROJECTED INTERVIEW AND START DATES:

Applicants who we feel are potential candidates will be contacted (by December 10; or by December 21 for applicants responding after December 10) for a phone interview which we plan on scheduling on Thursday, December 17 (or on Monday, December 28).

In-office interviews for highly "matched" candidates will be subsequently scheduled on Monday, January 4, 2021, and a second interview on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Pending the outcome of the interviews, we project Monday, January 11, 2021, as a start date.

If this opportunity truly feels like a "match" for you, we want to hear from you. Please email your:

(1) Responses to all five questions (see below)

(2) Reference letter(s) from former/current Medical employer(s)

(3) Resumé and any other relevant supportive materials (PDF or Word formats only).

NOTES: Applicants will not be considered without their submission of all three of the requested materials noted above. Also, please do not respond to this job posting other than via the email linked to this ad.

5 Questions:

Performing a job within which you thrive and with whom you resonate makes for a fulfilling and rewarding job experience. Your responses to the following questions will assist us in determining if you would likely be happy working with us, now and into the future.

1-What most interests you about this position?

2-Why do you feel you may be a good "match" for this opening?

3-What are the most important aspects of a job for you, i.e., to ensure you are fulfilled and look forward to coming to work every day?

4-Why are you considering this job at this point in your career? (e.g., getting back into the "field"; unfulfilled in present employment; etc.)

5-What do you feel a person should do most days to be their healthiest self?

Thank you for your interest, and we wish you the best in your quest to find the optimal position and environment in which to contribute, learn, grow, and thrive – whether with us or elsewhere.