Medical Assistant/Weight Loss Clinic

Position Title: Weight Loss Medical Assistant

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Department: Weight Loss/Wellness Clinic

Reports To: Clinic Manager / Medical Provider

Position Summary:

As a Weight Loss Medical Assistant, you will support both the clinical and administrative operations of the weight-loss program. You’ll assist providers and wellness staff in delivering effective, patient-focused care, track patient progress, and help maintain a welcoming, organized clinic environment.

Clinical Duties

Greet patients and assist with check-in: obtain basic demographics

Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature), height, weight, body measurements (e.g., waist, hip) and calculate BMI. (Duties of MAs in weight-loss clinics include measuring vital signs, weight/height, BMI, etc.)

During clinical visits: rooming the patient, assisting with exam, may perform EKGs, blood draws/venipuncture, and administer injections or other treatments (as delegated) — particularly in a weight-loss program context.

Educate and coach patients on weight-loss program components (nutrition guidelines, lifestyle changes, follow-up processes) under supervision of provider or wellness coach.

Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR): charting vitals, treatments, patient progress, follow-up orders, labs.

Monitor and prepare laboratory specimens (urine, finger-stick glucose, etc.), perform routine in-office testing if applicable.

Maintain exam rooms: clean, stock supplies and instruments, ensure infection-control protocols are followed

Administrative/Front Office Duties

Handle patient check-out: process payments/co-pays, schedule next visit, provide program materials.

Answer phone calls, respond to patient inquiries about the weight-loss program, medications, next steps.

Maintain clinic records: file charts, scan documents, ensure proper patient consent forms and program agreements are in place.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a Medical Assistant certificate/program preferred.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred; current BLS/CPR certification required.

Strong clinical skills: ability to take vital signs accurately, draw blood, perform injections, assist with EKGs and other basic tests.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to engage patients, coach and motivate them in their weight-loss journey.

Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems, scheduling systems, and basic office software.

Ability to multitask in a busy clinic environment; strong organizational skills.

Knowledge or interest in nutrition, wellness, lifestyle medicine is a plus.

Experience in a weight-loss, wellness or similar outpatient clinic setting is a plus.