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, 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 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 the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and electronic health records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing 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 patient care teams.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support the delivery of 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, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
• Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.

Benefits

• Benefited position with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.