JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant is accountable for supporting nursing and medical staff in patient care; and performs routine administrative and clinical duties. The Medical Assistant coordinates activities in the outpatient and procedural areas to facilitate smooth patient flow.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant program
Licensure/Certification: Medical Assistant certification from one of the following is required:
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
Other certificates as required by unit/service.
Work Experience: One (1) year of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
Skills/Knowledge: Specialty-specific competency validation may be required in a specialty area.
Special Requirements
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact),
Writing /Composing: Reports.
Language(s): Bilingual skills preferred
Other Skills: PC , Medical Terms .
Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime.
Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience.
Equipment Operated: Medical equipment (e.g., EKG, sterilization, phlebotomy, etc.), computer, fax machine