Physician Office, Medical Assistant

Job Description

Medical Assistants support providers in ECMPF medical office settings. They are multi-skilled, assume a wide range of roles and are viewed as vital partners in providing quality patient care and increasing medical office productivity.

Medical Assistants handle both administrative and clinical duties and must demonstrate acute attention to detail, accuracy, professional etiquette and superior customer service and clinical skills at all times.

• EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, AND one of the following: Completed a Medical Assistant Program OR Certification/Registration as an MA OR 5 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of being a Registered MA/ or attended an MA Program OR 5 years of experience as a Nurse Assistant, or a Certified Nurse Assistant with at least 1 year of experience
• EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working in a medical facility is preferred.
• COMPETENCIES: Comfortable working in a fast-paced confidential medical environment. Must be team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
• Lifting physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, care, push and /or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination.
• Ability to maintain working relationships and interact with patients and employees on a daily basis.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to float to other offices when needed.
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Salary : $55,000 - $85,000