Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic - 501216

About the role

The Medical Assistant assists in implementing healthcare services, assists fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care, and maintains a positive work relationship with the healthcare team. The Medical Assistant provides individualized, direct patient care of patients under the supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the implementation of healthcare services
• Assist fellow employees in providing high-quality personalized patient care
• Maintain a positive work relationship with the healthcare team
• Provide individualized, direct patient care of patients under the supervision of a physician

Requirements

• A Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is required.
• May consider other medical certificates in a related field if combined with a CMA/RMA certification.
• Credentialing within 120 calendar days of hire is required.
• Exception may be considered due to the timing of testing or other unforeseen circumstances.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification is required.
• Will accept American Red Cross “CPR for Professional Rescuers” at time of hire only.
• Certification must be active at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment in the position.
• Possesses knowledge and skills in techniques of good patient care and maintains competency through continuing education.
• Able to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to Personal computers, fax machines, copiers, and telephones.
• Absorbs accuracy, integrity, and flexibility to work in multiple outpatient areas.
• Previous Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
• Previous Ambulatory Care medical assisting or nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• A Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is required.
• May consider other medical certificates in a related field if combined with a CMA/RMA certification.
• Credentialing within 120 calendar days of hire is required.
• Exception may be considered due to the timing of testing or other unforeseen circumstances.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification is required.
• Will accept American Red Cross “CPR for Professional Rescuers” at time of hire only.
• Certification must be active at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment in the position.
• Possesses knowledge and skills in techniques of good patient care and maintains competency through continuing education.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills in techniques of good patient care
• Accuracy, integrity, and flexibility
• Ability to operate various types of office equipment

Benefits

• Tobacco-free environment
• Pre-employment health screening requirements
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
• Computer access available at public libraries and the Office of Human Resources

Pay

$18.42 - $21.02 per hour

Schedule

Shift: 1
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 4:30 pm