Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - MA

About the Role

The medical assistant performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a physician (medical acts) or assigned supervisor. The medical assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN or physician in meeting needs of the patient/family. The medical assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The medical assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed health care personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting
• Meet care needs of patients under direct supervision of a physician or assigned supervisor
• Participate as a member of the health care team
• Accept appropriate delegation from RN or physician in meeting patient/family needs
• Carry out designated activities within functions limited by law to unlicensed health care personnel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program OR hold an active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), registration (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (note: positions not on campus may not require current BLS competency as determined by the work area)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience working in a team environment
• Computer proficiency required, including prior experience with electronic medical record systems
• Ability to work daytime hours; flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting

Pay

$21.55 - $31.22 / hour. Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Schedule

Full Time, 72 hours per pay period. Variable schedule, Monday through Friday, days. No weekends.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future