Medical Assistant - General Internal Medicine

The medical assistant performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a physician (medical acts) or assigned supervisor. The medical assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN or physician in meeting needs of the patient/family. The medical assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The medical assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed health care personnel.

 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. 
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program. 
  • If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of recent medical assistant experience working in an applicable setting. 
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Computer proficient, including experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Ability to work daytime hours; flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.
• Adaptable to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Prefer experience in ambulatory care, family medicine, or primary care.
• Strong customer service orientation and critical thinking skills.

Certifications: 

• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers), Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers) and must be valid within 90 days of start date. 
• Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), registration (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is required.

 

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