Medical Assistant - Westport Health Center

Building Name: ECH - Westport Health Center Location Address: 6097 NYS Route 9N, Westport New York Regular Department: ECH - Health Centers Clinical Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible) Standard Hours: 0 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 0 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekend Needs: None Salary Range: Min $20.84 Mid $26.05 Max $31.26 Recruiter: Abigail Keegan The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider. The Medical Assistant performs those direct care activities which are allowed to be delegated to unlicensed personnel under the New York State Education law Section 6530 (11), regulations, hospital policies and standards met by Nursing Services. Qualifications & Job Requirements Education / Skills Required: • Must be high school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology. • Graduate from a Medical Assistant Program preferred • 3 months experience in an physician office practice setting preferred • Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patients, patient’s families, staff and management. • Mus maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times • Must be highly motivated, able to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands. • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. • As applicable, the individual has training, competency in attending to the special needs and/or behavior appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being given. • Must possess the ability to collaborate with other health personnel. • Must have strong organizational skills. • Comprehension of medical terminology • Holds certification for Basic Life Support or willing to perform within first month of hire Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH) is part of The University of Vermont Health Network, a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont. Our hospitals and physicians are bringing the best of community and academic medicine together, sharing their knowledge and resources to give patients access to leading-edge technology, advanced treatment options and the highest level of compassionate care.

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