Medical Assistant - Green Township - Full-Time
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician, with the required training, education, and demonstrated clinical competency. The role provides technical and clinical services, assists care providers with procedures and physical exams, and prepares patients for examination and treatment. Care is provided in accordance with organizational policies, best-practice guidelines, department needs, and family-centered care and medical home models. The Medical Assistant supports patients and families through courteous, responsive customer service and appropriate education and information. The role collaborates with colleagues, manages patient records and documentation, and may handle specimens and routine testing in accordance with protocols. This is a regular, full-time day-shift position at the Green Township Clinic, scheduled for 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of a Medical Assisting program with no directly related experience; or completion of a formal U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program; or one year of work experience in a related job discipline.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent technical and clinical services and adapt to daily needs according to policy, best-practice guidelines, and department needs.
- Assist care providers with procedures and physical exams, and prepare patients for examination and treatment.
- Provide flexible, culturally competent, responsive care consistent with family-centered care and medical home models; treat families as partners in decisions about their child's care.
- Advocate for patients and families, respond promptly to requests and concerns, and provide appropriate education and information.
- Interact with customers courteously, attentively, and conscientiously.
- Collaborate with colleagues, follow complex directions to resolve problems and achieve goals, share knowledge and support team members, and contribute to a positive professional work environment.
- Manage records according to department policy; assist with data collection; obtain consent and release-of-information forms when indicated; maintain patient files and other information; and enter and manage documentation accurately.
- Manage specimens according to protocols as applicable, maintain knowledge of routine testing processes, retrieve test results, and communicate normal lab results when appropriately delegated.
- Perform delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
