Medical Assistant - Elizabethtown Community Health Center

Elizabethtown Community Hospital•Elizabethtown, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider. The Medical Assistant performs those direct care activities which are allowed to be delegated to unlicensed personnel under the New York State Education law Section 6530 (11), regulations, hospital policies and standards met by Nursing Services.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent work experience.
Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
High level of interpersonal skills to interact with patients, patient’s families, staff and management.
Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
Highly motivated, able to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
As applicable, the individual has training, competency in attending to the special needs and/or behavior appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being given.
Ability to collaborate with other health personnel.
Strong organizational skills.
Comprehension of medical terminology.
Holds certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) or willing to perform within first month of hire.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from a Medical Assistant Program.
Minimum 3 months experience in a physician office practice setting.

Responsibilities

Patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider.
Perform direct care activities as allowed by New York State Education law Section 6530 (11), regulations, hospital policies and standards met by Nursing Services.