Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
SMG Family Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Suffolk, VA. This role involves performing patient care and administrative/clerical tasks and procedures under the supervision of a healthcare provider. The Medical Assistant is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees, and for performing patient care tasks and administrative duties as appropriate. The position requires the ability to assess situations, develop action plans, and evaluate outcomes. The Medical Assistant must demonstrate the specific skills and knowledge required for the role, interact effectively with other departments, and adhere to all policies and procedures. Efficiency in daily operations and responsible use of resources are also key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- High School Diploma OR equivalency
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified EMT (EMT-B)
- BLS within 90 days of hire date
- Phlebotomy experience Highly Preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, and as delegated by and under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Provides an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees.
- Provides patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate).
- Demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a few viewpoints considers an array of alternatives, assists with the development of realistic action plans and evaluates outcomes.
- Demonstrates the development of the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
- Is productive and efficient in daily operations.
- Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
