Medical Assistant III, Float (Westwood) - Clinical Genetics

Description

Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager and

Director, the Medical Assistant III (MA 3) will 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 :

Medical Assistant Certificate, CPR Certificate andPhlebotomy / Blood

Withdrawal Certificate

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 work flexible hours and travel to department

clinics as assigned.

Ability to follow proper channels of policies &

procedures, communication & work standards

Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work / patient

flow

Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling

Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instrumentsAbility 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 maintain composure in situations involving

emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload

Preferred :

Ability to use computerized patient care systems and

web-based programs such as the University's EMR System, Microsoft Word, Excel,

Outlook.