Certified Medical Assistant - YCFC

Graham Regional Medical Center•Graham, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for rooming patients, assisting nurses and providers, obtaining referrals, and assisting in other areas when needed. This role primarily interacts with administration, physicians, employees, patients, and visitors. The position requires accurate and timely documentation in Electronic Health Records, providing exemplary customer service, and maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA. The Medical Assistant must cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives, and infection control policies. Cordially demonstrating timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions is essential. The role involves solving practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form. Attendance at meetings as required and performing other duties as requested or assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

High school or equivalent.
Medical Assistant certification required.
BLS/CPR certification required.
One year customer service experience required.
Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.
Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times.
Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.
Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
Must have strong time management skills.
Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.

Nice To Haves

Medical office or healthcare experience preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Room patients.
Take vital signs.
Set up medical equipment and help with medical procedures.
Draw and administer medications and injections.
Accurate and timely documentation in Electronic Health Records.
Provide exemplary customer service.
Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies.
Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.
Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Attend meetings as required.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.