- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Graduate from a high school or GED.
- One year of work experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
- AAMA Certified medical assistant (CMA), American Medical Technologist Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Center for Competency: National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Allied Health Test Registry: Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA).
- The employee must provide their supervisor with proof of valid certification within 90 days of their start date per established Ambulatory Department guidelines.
- Certification in CPR.
- The employee must provide their supervisor with proof of valid certification within 90 days of their start date as per established Ambulatory Department guidelines. It is the employee's responsibility to maintain current/valid Medical Assistant and CPR credentials, as per this job description and according to Ambulatory Department guidelines.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
- Ability to react and communicate clearly, calmly and effectively.
- Skills in taking vital signs,maintaining records and recording test results,phlebotomy and other lab procedures, and skills in administering immunizations
Job Description
The Medical Assistant performs delegated clinical and administrative duties in a medical support role within the supervising physician's scope of practice consistent with the medical assistant's education, training, and experience.
The Medical Assistant performs delegated clinical and administrative duties in a medical support role within the supervising physician's scope of practice consistent with the medical assistant's education, training, and experience.
