Medical Assistant TRI OBGYN East Aurora
Catholic Health · East Aurora, NY · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareOther
Facility: Trinity OBGYN East Aurora Shift: Shift 1 Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000 Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days Hours: variable hours of Monday-Friday: 7:30-3:30/8-4/8:30-4:30/9-5. Summary: The Medical Assistant is under the clinical supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider. He/She collaborates with other health care professionals in providing this care and also assumes clerical duties as assigned. Responsibilities: EDUCATION Associate's degree or successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program required or three (3) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant experience is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first ninety (90) days of employment Experience Previous Medical Assistant experience preferredMedical Assistant Certification preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and emailMedical TerminologyMental 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 Possesses organization, communication (written and verbal) and time management skillsAbility to prioritize tasksExperience and knowledge of related office procedures is preferred but not requiredKnowledge 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 officesMay be exposed to infections and contagious diseasesOccasional exposure to unpleasant patient elementsContact with patients under wide variety of circumstancesMay be exposed to patient elementsSubject to varying and unpredictable situationsHandles emergency or crisis situationsSubject to many interruptionsOccasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiriesHandles absentee replacement on short noticeMay be exposed to toxic chemicalsFlexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice; occasionally subjected to irregular hoursWork is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and airThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.