Medical Assistant, Sleep Medicine
About The Position
Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. Helps maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position with an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday, totaling 40 weekly hours. Weekend work may be needed. The listed pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour; actual starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; must present diploma within 90 days.
- Completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship, verified on the MA school website.
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
- One year of recent relevant experience.
- General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Competence and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections.
- Ability to interpret data and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
- General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and the patient care team.
- Perform back-office and patient-related tasks to support high-quality patient care.
- Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
- Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
- Use patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
- Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
