Medical Assistant - LPG FM Babcock

About the role

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing an excellent customer experience in a team-based environment while assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician or physician assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient safety by performing phlebotomy, point of care testing, assisting in minor procedures, processing lab specimens, and safe operation of medical equipment.
• Administer medications according to regulatory standards and organizational policy and procedure under the direct supervision of a physician or physician assistant.
• Communicate and document accurate patient information/data and maintain medical records according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate requests for information and prescriptions, and maintain and prepare patient care areas to ensure efficient, effective, and safe patient care delivery.
• Late hours, holidays, and weekends may be required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a medical assisting program or postsecondary medical assisting program accredited to prepare the medical assistant to take national CMA, CCMA, or RMA medical assistant certification exam preferred.
• Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required for graduates within 2 years completion of a medical assisting program or postsecondary medical assisting program accredited to prepare the medical assistant to take the national CMA, CCMA, or RMA medical assistant certification exam.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience in a physicians office or hospital outpatient department may be accepted in lieu of degree/diploma from accredited medical assisting program.
• CMA (American Association of Medical Assisting), CCMA (National Health Career Association), RMA (American Medical Technologists) certifications preferred.
• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) certification required (must be obtained within first 90 days of hire).
• Knowledge of medical terminology, communication skills, and basic computer skills are required.

Other

• Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.