Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire : Current Medical Assistant through a recognized program. Experience REQUIRED : One (1) year of medical assistant work experience, within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc. Demonstrated experience utilizing strong, organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills Education / training REQUIRED : High School Diploma or equivalent Education / training PREFERRED : Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and / or RN in providing patient care Emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policy / procedure. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor : Time / schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and / or contact with medications and related supplies. Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established, with your specific Nurse Manager / Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations, and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements and / or as needed. Physical : Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities : Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental / Sensory : Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional : Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change
Certified Medical Assistant Cma • Richmond, VA, United States