Medical Assistant TRI Cardio Orchard Park

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients under clinical supervision of healthcare providers.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide care.
• Assumes clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or completion of an accredited medical assisting program required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first ninety (90) days of employment.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Proficient in computer skills, including keyboarding and the mouse, Microsoft Word, and email.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking.
• Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate medical equipment.
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient.
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care.
• Organization, communication (written and verbal), and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience and knowledge of related office procedures preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home, with MIPS, HEDIS requirements preferred (Primary Care).

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices.
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements.
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
• May be exposed to patient elements.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice.
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals.
• Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice; occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat, and air.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.