Certified Medical Assistant - Surgery General

Medical Assistant

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).

Perform select clinical duties.

Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' chart.

Prepare treatment room for examination of patient.

Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.

Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.

Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

May document the provider's encounter with patients.

List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.

Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications.

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Any issuing authority is accepted.

Education :

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Note : Required professional licensure / certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

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Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.