Medical Assistant III, Float - OBGYN, Oncology (Westwood)

Description

Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care professionals in department clinics. The MA 3 will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned.

Salary range: $29.46 - $38.87 Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

A medical assistant

diploma or certificate as follows:

1. Documentation of

completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that

is accredited by ASSCS,

ACCET, CAAHEP or

ABHES

OR

2. Documentation of

national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT

OR

3. Documentation of

completing a medical assistant program and demonstrated completion of no less

than 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin

tests; 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose

of withdrawing blood; at least 10 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous, and

intradermal injections and 10 skin tests, and/or at least 10 venipuncture and

10 skin punctures; 10 hours of training in administering medication by

inhalation.

BLS Card from AHA

or ARC

Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life threatening medical problems

Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal and subcutaneous medications

Knowledge of medical terminology 

Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner

Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards

Ability to organize tasks to facilite smooth work/patient flow 

Knowledge to schedule patients for referrals to specialists

Knowlege of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated intsruments

Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests

Skill in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information 

Skill in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various job duties 

Ability to maintian composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload

Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures 

Ablility to work flexible hours and trave to department clinics as assigned

Preferred:

Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR system, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Bilingual-Spanish

$29.46-38.87 Hourly Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, hours may vary

Salary : $29 - $39