MA – Family Medicine Center (FT)

JOB TITLE:                   Medical Assistant

DEPARTMENT:            Family Medicine Center

JOB SUMMARY:          Medical Assistants work in hospitals and medical clinics and handle basic clinical tasks and perform clerical duties.  They perform under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or a mid-level provider.  They assist in providing nursing patient care, prepare records and maintain a clean environment. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
2. Personal Job-Related Skills: Must have good communication skills and be caring toward patients.  Willing to work under pressure.  Be understanding and answer all questions of the patient as simply as possible, to the best of his or her ability with physician direction.  Use discretion while maintaining patient confidentiality.  Be in good health and have a positive personality.
3. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Registered Certified Medical Assistant
4. Experience:
5. Prior Work Experience: Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred.
6. Technical Training: CPR certification
7. Minimum of 200 clinical hours of training preferred.

E.     Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require moderate physical activity.  Extended periods of standing and walking.  Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds.  Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.

F. Other duties as assigned by management.