Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary:

• A Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional and an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team.
• This individual is responsible for pre-visit planning standard rooming responsibilities assisting with procedures discharge instructions and other duties as assigned.
• The medical assistant is instrumental in helping the patient feel at ease while collaborating with the provider throughout the patient’s visit.
• The medical assistant may be required to cross train and float as needed to maintain optimal clinic operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• One to two years of clinical experience is preferred.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
• Certification through the AAMA and/or an equal certification board or certification is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Certified medical assistant
• Order entry
• Medical
• Operations
• CMA

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Medical Assistant Program (Associate Diploma or Certificate).
• A graduate of a non CAAHEP or ABHES Medical Assistant program (Associate diploma or Certificate) or Military Medic/Corpsman training.
• In addition to education one (1) years of formal on the job Medical Assistant experience required.

Currently possess and are in good standing with at least one of the following credentials:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Assessment Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE)