Medical Assistant
About The Position
JOB TITLE: MEDICAL ASSISTANT IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Basic knowledge of medical procedures and techniques. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems Communicate clearly and proficiently Ability to multi-task Ability to sit, stand, and walk Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of a computer, telephone, and other office equipment Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand, bend, crouch, or stoop approximately 75% of the day, walking or sitting the remainder. Ability to push, pull or lift objects greater than 50lbs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certification
- Good communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Strong ethical and moral character references
- CMA or RMA certification required
Responsibilities
- Prepare and organize the exam room for the treatment of patients
- Notifies appropriate clinical staff that patient is present
- Obtains medical history, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records in patient’s chart
- Evaluates schedules and reminds patients of appointments and to bring a list of all medications
- Ensures that equipment representatives and/or vendors have appropriate badges and do not interfere with patient care or confidentiality
- Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the practice.
- Utilizes electronic health records
- Performs other duties as needed
- Accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Timeliness
- Organization
- Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks
- Attendance
- Punctuality
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
- Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
- Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
- Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- Abides by Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
