Medical Assistant KenTon Family Center SCH

Facility: Ken-Ton Family Care Center

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: Office is open Monday thru Thursday, 7 am to 5 pm and Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Hours are based on provider schedules and staffing needs to include start times of 7 am - 3pm, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8 am - 4 pm and 9 am - 5 pm .

Summary:

The Medical Assistant is under the direct supervision of the LPN, RN, NP, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Associates degree or certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program required

EXPERIENCE

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email
• Medical Terminology
• Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking
• Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate hospital equipment
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
• Must strive for gentle, friendly, cooperative and courteous behavior toward our poor and underprivileged population