Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse

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Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the nursing process, the environment / instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients. This is a Medical Assistant who has passed the state exam for MA certification.

Required Skills / Qualifications / Training / Experience :

• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
• Demonstrated ability to interact with patients in promoting an excellent patient experience
• Ability to measure and document vitals, weight, and height
• Ability to obtain a basic medical history including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history
• Prepares exam rooms between patient contact
• Maintains clinical competency
• Knowledge and use of medical terminology
• Reviews, interprets, and manages clinical documentation
• Establishes excellent rapport with patients including patient education
• Works collaboratively with other health care professionals in providing outcome-oriented care

Preferred Skills / Qualifications / Training / Experience :

Education / Training :

License / Certification :

Age Specific Criteria : Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position / assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations : Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Must be able and available to float to other practice locations as needed with reimbursement for mileage.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.