Orthopedics Medical Assistant

University of Vermont Health Network • Berlin, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Practice Manager, the Medical Assistant is responsible for basic clinical duties required to ready a patient for the Provider visit in the ambulatory clinic setting. The MA works collaboratively with the practice team to assure efficient and effective operations in the practice while maintaining confidentiality of all patients’ records, medical treatment and diagnosis and abiding by policies and procedures of the practice.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of Medical Assistance or comparable training program
• Two years Medical Assistant experience will be considered in lieu of training program
• 6 to 12 months current experience providing or assisting direct patient care (for Medical Assistant I)
• 1 to 2 years Medical Assistant experience required (for Medical Assistant II)
• Ability to learn and apply basic medical terminology (for Medical Assistant I)
• Previous medical office experience required (for Medical Assistant II)
• Strong communication skills including the ability to actively listen
• Ability to communicate narrative account of events accurately
• Prior knowledge of EHR and data entry required (for Medical Assistant II)
• BLS certification within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office experience (preferred for Medical Assistant I)
• Prior knowledge of EHR and data entry (preferred for Medical Assistant I)

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical duties required to ready a patient for the Provider visit in the ambulatory clinic setting
• Work collaboratively with the practice team to assure efficient and effective operations in the practice
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients’ records, medical treatment and diagnosis
• Abide by policies and procedures of the practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees