MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PCP OFFICE

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital•Brattleboro, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions under the direct supervision and authority of the physician/NP/PA/CMN and reports to the practice manager. The MA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care, communicate effectively with others, maintain an inventory of examination/procedure room supplies, work with the healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow, and organize the office environment to assure patient safety. Please note: This position is based in a Primary Care Physician’s office and requires the ability to float to other practices within the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Medical Group.

Requirements

High school graduate, medical assistant training program, EMS training, or nursing assistant training strongly preferred.
Minimum two years within the last 5 years of experience in doctor’s office setting preferred.
Medical Assistant Certification required within six months of hire.
CPR certification required.
Requires the ability to read and write.
May be required to lift a patient onto an exam table with the assistance of clinician.
May require lifting and carrying bulky items.
Requires hand-eye coordination.
Requires manual and finger dexterity.
Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers or symbols accurately.
Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer terminal, telephone, copier, and facsimile.
Requires the use of medical equipment, such as but not limited to, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, scales, pulse oximetry, and oxygen.
Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions.
Requires the absence of color blindness.
Requires working irregular hours.
Requires knowledge of medical terminology
Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
Potential for CTD and multiple and diverse interruptions.
Exposure to CRTs.
OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.
On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
Standing - Up to 1/3
Walking - Up to 1/3
Sitting - 2/3 or more
Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
Pushing/Pulling - None
Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
Tasting or smelling - None
This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.
Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
Up to 35 pounds - 1/3 or less
Up to 50 pounds - None
Up to 100 pounds - None
More than 100 pounds - None
This position has special vision requirements.
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
Outdoor weather conditions - None
Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
Risk of electrical shock - None
Work with explosives - None
Risk of radiation - None
Vibration - None
Ability to hear calls
Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others