Medical Assistant - Primary Care Float Pool - Per Diem

Medical Assistant Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides direct and indirect patient care in the clinical setting under the direct supervision of a medical provider and under the direction of the Practice Administrator or designee, and the Clinic Coordinator or Charge Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient centered team based care. This position requires a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented professional who will assist physicians and other healthcare providers with patient care, administrative tasks, and clinical duties, while adhering to best practices, clinical protocols, and regulatory guidelines. All staff is considered to be an employee of St. Peter's Health Medical Group first. Because of this, there is an expectation that they may float to other SPHMG areas when not needed in assigned area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Patient Care & Clinical Interventions :

Perform patient intake, including chief complaint, obtaining vital signs, medical history, medication reconciliation, verification and recording of pertinent clinical data, and clinical quality measures; administer appropriate screening tools, while providing excellent patient care.

Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR)

Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Other duties as assigned.

Education : National Certification from an accredited medical assistant program required within 6 months of employment. Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities through ongoing education and on-the-job training. Required to complete and pass annual competency training.

License / Certification / Registry : Current National Certified Medical Assistant designation required within 6 months of employment, valid and current Basic Life Support certification and re-certification every two years.

Knowledge / Experience : 1 year of healthcare experience preferred. Aptitudes : Demonstrated ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and / or customers. Ability to conduct self professionally, including but not limited to : interpersonal / communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Demonstrated ability to accept feedback and adapt to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.