Advanced Certified Medical Assistant - Rogers Ave Clinic
Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship · Fort Smith, AR · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Position Details
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Medical Assistants who are moving to Certified Advanced Medical Assistant title on the career ladder must complete MA competencies.
- Must actively maintain MA certification.
Additional minimum requirement(s) only for Hospital Outpatient Departments:
- Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
Preferred Requirements
- Experience: One year of applicable patient care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
- Additional preferred requirement(s) for non-HOD Clinics:
- Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Knowledge of common outpatient procedures and equipment.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.
- Demonstrates knowledge of varying differences and behaviors among populations served.
Work Environment
Outpatient clinical setting with frequent patient interaction. Requires standing, walking, lifting, and using clinical equipment. Potential exposure to infectious materials; PPE provided.
Physical Requirements
- Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.