Medical Assistant, Gastroenterology, Outpatient

Jupiter Medical Center • Essex, VT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled specialist who assists the physician in all aspects of the medical practice under the direct responsibility of the physician. Responsibilities include assisting with the patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures and performs supervisory functions pertaining to position. Competency requires that the medical assistant adheres to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize and respond to emergencies and demonstrates professional characteristics.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program for medical assistants.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Must have experience in medical assisting.
• Experience as a medical assistant, patient care skills, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Must possess computer skills and customer service skills.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching.
• Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry.
• Able to work under a stressful environment, work independently, capable of making sound decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 20lbs.
• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistance Certification preferred.
• Minimum of One year experience in a medical office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs
• Preparing patients for examination
• Entering lab and imaging orders
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Updating patient medical records
• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments
• Removing sutures and dressings
• Transmitting prescription refills
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Continued success depends on it!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree