Medical Assistant - Ortho Spine Office

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care. The Medical Assistant will perform all job functions in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the mission and core values of St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent
• Training and Experience: Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program and holds any of the following National Medical Assistant Certifications: CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, CMAC
• Experience: At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field
• Certification: Required to pursue an approved Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, CMAC) within 90 days of hire and complete the process within 9 months of hire
• Continuing Education: Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise
• Competency: Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service

Special Equipment, Skills Or Other Requirements

• Work Environment: Office/Clinical setting
• Physical Demands: Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently. Occasionally lifting a maximum of 50 pounds. Will require the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach
• Work Contact: Group All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies
• Supervision: Supervised By Registered Nurse or office manager
• Supervise: N/A

Career Path

Unspecified.

Pay Range

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.