AOH Medical Assistant

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION: Provides support in all aspects of patient care. Obtains appropriate information to aid the physician in the treatment of the patient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and escorts patients to appropriate treatment areas
• Obtains appropriate information to aid the physician in the treatment of the patient
• Performs suture removal and dressing changes
• Assists physician in minor office procedures such as biopsies, injections and aspirations
• Applies, removes and fits soft goods
• Ensures exam rooms/pods are clean and properly stocked
• Schedules patient's appointments, tests when necessary
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:    

Education and/or Experience: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required; Certified Medical assistant/Medical Assistant Diploma and must pass credentialing and/or 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment required; Must be able to take and pass Medical Assistant Credentialing through Healthcare Compliance Pros. You have 2 chances to take and pass the MA credentialing; Phlebotomy experience preferred.                                    

Computer Skills:    Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.

Certificates, Licenses:             Certified Medical Assistant Preferred

Other Qualifications:                                                    

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
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