MEDICAL ASSISTANT

About the role

Responsible for performing clerical, administrative and clinical duties primarily assisting physician with patient care, examining and treating patients and/or in-office procedures.

Education

• High School diploma required
• Some college preferred

Registration/Certification/Licensure

• Medical Assistant Certification required
• CCMA, RMA, CMA, EMT or equivalent obtained within one year of employment
• Active Basic Life Support certification required
• Phlebotomy certification preferred

Experience

• 1–2 years of medical office/direct patient contact experience required
• Use of electronic medical records preferred
• New graduates accepted
• Basic computer and typing skills required
• Familiarity with medical terminology required

Other Requirements

• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements
• Must demonstrate compassion, friendliness, courtesy and tactfulness with all patient interactions
• Requires ability to communicate well both written and verbally
• Must be able to work well in a fast-paced setting with a team of providers, office staff, administrators while serving patients and caregivers
• Must be efficient and conscientious in preparing for and delivering medical care; must be able to adapt to specialty and practice settings across the medical group
• Requires an awareness of patient confidentiality and ability to follow directions well, be engaged and work with minimal guidance
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and point of care testing required