Medical Assistant II, Family Medicine
About The Position
Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality care. Helps maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the team in implementing the medical plan of care. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
- Completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship.
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
- One year of recent relevant experience.
- General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Competence and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled data and instructions.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
- General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including completing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and members of patient care teams.
- Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care.
- Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
- Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
- Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
- Handle hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
