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 and Phlebotomy / 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 to schedule patient for referrals to specialists

Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments Ability 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

Knowledge of Human Genetics terminology and procedures.

Preferred :

Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Bilingual- Spanish

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