CAH - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
About The Position
The Medical Assistant – Orthopedics works in the CAH Ancillary Clinics under the direct supervision of a physician. The role includes taking vital signs of patients presenting for appointments and performing systematized clerical tasks requiring specific program knowledge, judgment, and discretion. The Medical Assistant also assists the Practice Manager with assignments, reports, and record processing. This is a per-diem, day-shift position. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pay ranges are $17.45–$22.25 per hour for non-certified applicants and $18.51–$23.60 per hour for certified applicants. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Requirements
- Medical terminology knowledge.
- Current CPR certification.
- Basic nursing skills.
- Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
- Data processing, clerical, and computer experience.
- Leadership qualities and the ability and willingness to assume decision-making responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with various patient age groups, primarily adults.
Responsibilities
- Take patients’ vital signs at appointments in the CAH Ancillary Clinics under a physician’s direct supervision.
- Perform systematized clerical tasks requiring program knowledge, judgment, and discretion.
- Assist the Practice Manager with assignments, reports, and record processing.
- Interact and communicate effectively with patients of various age groups, primarily adults.
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