Clinical or Medical Assistant | Dermatology
About The Position
As a Clinical Assistant or Medical Assistant at Monument Health, you will provide compassionate, patient-focused care as an essential member of the clinic team. The role involves working collaboratively under supervision and independently to provide direct and indirect patient care. You will perform assigned tasks, activities, and functions for which you have received training, in accordance with Monument Health policies and procedures and the needs of the patient. The Assistant prepares examination and treatment areas, rooms patients, collects vital signs and other clinic-specific information, assists with point-of-care laboratory testing after competency training, and documents care within the outlined Scope of Responsibilities. The role also includes clerical work, maintaining and ordering supplies, and assisting with follow-up scheduling. The employee must work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire or transfer.
- For Medical Assistants hired after July 1, 2024, hold a national certification upon hire from one of the following: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or AMCA.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant university or accredited training program.
- Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) certification from one of the listed certifying bodies.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepare examination and treatment areas according to clinic standards.
- Complete patient rooming procedures, including vital signs, data collection, and other clinic-specific components within the outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
- Assist with point-of-care laboratory testing after successful competency training.
- Ensure documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, and concise within the outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
- Complete assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance or ordering as directed.
- Assist with scheduling follow-up care as ordered or directed.
- Function within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
