Medical Assistant

Summary of Duties:

• Provides general medical assistant care to patients as applicable, and as directed by standing protocols.
• Administers, discards, and logs prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with standards.
• Returns phone calls as needed.
• Communicates with providers and other team members in a clear and concise manner.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Utilizes, learns and trains staff in clinic’s software applications as appropriate.
• Follows all office policies and procedures either written or verbal.
• Understands and supports the office’s HIPAA privacy practices. Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Participates in professional development activities, maintains professional affiliations and promotes positive staff interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of medical assistant theory and practice to provide and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge or organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of a medical assistant to provide on-going patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in assisting with a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergent situations.
• Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with competency in language, grammar, and spelling in both verbal and written form.
• Basic computing skills including keyboarding and familiarity with Microsoft Windows.
• Medical Assistant Certification or ability to acquire within 1 year of hire.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification (optional but preferred).

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program required.
• Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

Full-time / FLSA non-exempt status

$19.00 - $28.00 per hour (DOE)