Job Description

Job Summary: A Medical Assistant provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities

• Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.
• Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
• Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
• Identifies and meets patients' physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Notifies the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.
• Safeguards and inventories equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Follows Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
• Communicates with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
• Performs administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, faxing, filing confidential documents, and using basic Internet and email.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, and weekly team huddles.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• Respects patients by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality.
• Uses technology, including specialized software, to maximize productivity.
• Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.
• Provides excellent customer service and collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff, as well as with outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of medical assistant experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; completion of a certified medical assistant accredited program preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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