Medical Assistant Non-Certified - Neurosurgery

Job Title

Summary Responsibilities Certifications and Licensures

BLS Basic Life Support

Required

Equivalent Experience Within 3 months of hire or transfer

Required Education

Education : Technical Certificate

Comments : Must be a graduate of a medical assistant program. Additionally, prefer a certification, such as :

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologist (AMT)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

OR equivalent Medical Assistant Credential such as (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA, etc.)

Other Information Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

Excellent interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be done annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Knowledge of medical office policies, practices and procedures as normally acquired through three to five years working in the health care system or similar setting.

Previous experience in a physician clinic setting preferred.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit / stand / walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level : Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk / Stand / Push / Pull of Arm / Leg controls.