Women's Health Medical Assistant

University of Vermont Health Network • Berlin, VT

2d • $23 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the general supervision of the Practice Manager and performs basic clinical duties to prepare patients for provider visits in an ambulatory clinic. The role collaborates with the practice team to support efficient and effective clinic operations while maintaining the confidentiality of patient records, treatment, and diagnoses and following practice policies and procedures.

The posting describes qualifications for Medical Assistant I and Medical Assistant II. Both levels require a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a medical assisting or comparable training program; two years of Medical Assistant experience may substitute for the training program. Medical Assistant I requires 6 to 12 months of current experience providing or assisting with direct patient care. Medical Assistant II requires 1 to 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a medical assisting or comparable training program; two years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of the training program.
• Medical Assistant I: 6 to 12 months of current experience providing or assisting with direct patient care.
• Medical Assistant II: 1 to 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Medical Assistant II: previous medical office experience and knowledge of EHR and data entry are required.
• Medical Assistant I and II: BLS certification within six months of hire.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening, and the ability to accurately communicate a narrative account of events.
• Ability to learn and apply basic medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant I: previous medical office experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant I: prior knowledge of EHR and data entry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical duties to prepare patients for provider visits in an ambulatory clinic.
• Collaborate with the practice team to support efficient and effective clinic operations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient records, medical treatment, and diagnoses.
• Follow the practice's policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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