medical assistant

Responsibilities

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, and service offerings, tailoring documentation to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology and conforms to required style and format.
• Provides compassionate patient and family care, implementing and monitoring a plan of care based on patient responses.
• Establishes rapport with clients, adapting communication style to meet patient needs and recognizing age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions while respecting patient confidentiality and privacy, and supporting social, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
• Develops, modifies, and evaluates expected outcomes for continuity of care, involving the patient, family, and other disciplines.
• Demonstrates technical skill in using and maintaining equipment appropriate for the role, troubleshooting problems, and adapting to new technology.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the organization’s core values, mission, and vision.
• Completes other duties as required, including mandatory in-services, competency evaluations, and staff meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility through self-education and ongoing training.
• Demonstrates competency in providing care to patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• 1 year of clinical work experience (Required). Phoebe Putney Health System clinical rotation and/or medical assistant internship experience will be considered in lieu of actual work experience.

Qualifications

Licenses and certifications as required for the role.