Medical Assistant - SJHP Family & Specialty Medicine - Durango

San Juan Regional Medical Center

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is an integral part of the patient care team and acts as the liaison between the provider and the patient to meet the medical needs of the patient. Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Completed a formal Medical Assistant training program -or- minimum of three (3) years working as a Medical Assistant
• BLS Certification (must be obtained within six (6) months of hire)
• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance and when required differentiate colors accurately
• Must be able to sit and walk frequently or for long periods of time; must be able to stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist routinely
• Constant use of the computer and keyboard
• Must be able to lift greater than fifty (50) pounds and push up to three hundred (300) pounds frequently

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in related clinical or medical office setting

Responsibilities

• Establishes strong working relationships with providers while facilitating excellent patient care
• Consistently exceeds customer service expectations and communicates effectively
• Strong data entry and computer abilities in addition to proficiency when performing department specific clinical skills
• Must be able to perform accurately and quickly in a busy, stressful environment, setting priorities as to duties
• Understands and follows policy and procedure
• Builds productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter and demonstrates teamwork
• Actively participates in the department
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
• Other duties as assigned
• Sets limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of care
• Effectively copes and strives for balance when caring for acutely ill patients and families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED