Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
• Completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 examinations, and administering injections.
• Ability to interpret data and instructions presented 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.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, resolve standard problems using established options, and build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers.
• Availability for up to 40 hours during the first two weeks for required new-hire training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting 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 confidence and cooperation from patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
• Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician.

Benefits

• The posting states that this short-hour position is non-benefitted.