JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant is accountable for supporting nursing and medical staff in patient care; and performs routine administrative and clinical duties. The Medical Assistant coordinates activities in the outpatient and procedural areas to facilitate smooth patient flow.


Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant program

Licensure/Certification: Medical Assistant certification from one of the following is required:
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
National Health career Association (NHA)
National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
Other certificates as required by unit/service.


Work Experience: One (1) year of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

Equipment Operated:Medical equipment (e.g., EKG, sterilization, phlebotomy, etc.), computer, fax machine

Skills/Knowledge: Specialty-specific competency validation may be required in a specialty area.

Special Requirements
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact),
Writing /Composing: Reports.

Language(s): Bilingual skills preferred

Other Skills: PC , Medical Terms .

Work Schedule:Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime.

Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience.