MEDICAL ASSISTANT II

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
  
  • Job Summary:
    
    • Responsible for performing clinical duties assisting clinicians with the examination and treatment of patients under provider supervision in the ambulatory service clinical setting. Duties include: pre-visit chart preparation; assisting providers with procedures/treatments; equipment operation; assisting patients; performing venipuncture (as needed), specimen collection and submission to appropriate laboratory; cleaning and sterilization of instrumentation; maintenance, order and inventory supplies; records and documents in medical record; assists with efficient patient flow; performs administrative clinical support activities; assists with orientation of new staff, mentoring colleagues and supports quality assurance programs.
  • Education:
    
    • High School diploma required; Associates degree or higher preferred
  • Registration/Certification/Licensure:
    
    • Active Basic Life Support certification required, or within 30 days of hire.
    • Completion of an accredited Certified Medical Assistant training program with the credentials of CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CCMA or CMAA preferred; EMT acceptable; GNA or CNA considered.
  • Experience:
    
    • Position requires 3-5 years of medical office/direct patient contact experience and use of electronic medical records (required).
    • Intermediate computer and typing skills required
    • Familiarity with medical terminology and EHR required.
    • Phlebotomy and point of care testing experience required.
  • Other Requirements:
    
    • Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
    • Excellent customer service skills. Must demonstrate compassion, friendliness, courtesy and tactfulness with all patient and caregiver interactions.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills.
    • Must be able to work well, efficiently, and multi-task in a fast-paced setting with a team of providers, office staff, administrators while serving patients and caregivers and be able to effectively engage with extended care teams such as specialists, insurers, and pharmacies.
    • Must be efficient and conscientious in preparing for and delivering medical care.
    • Requires an awareness of patient confidentiality and ability to follow directions well, be engaged and work with minimal guidance.
    • Knowledge of insurance billing procedures and familiarization of medical terminology.
    • Demonstrates will and consistency in performing medical assistant duties at an advanced level.
    • Motivated self-starter, demonstrating a strong ability to use initiative and judgement to identify, analyze and solve problems.
    • Occasional travel to other CHMG office locations as requested.

Salary : $19 - $27