Medical Assistant

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Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of health care and patient care management.
• Provides patient education per provider protocol.
• Maintain patient information in an electronic health records system.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and co-workers.
• Maintain clinical quality assurance standards.
• Ensures clerical responsibilities and patient information is completed in a timely manner as assigned.
• Adheres to the medical assistant scope of practice per federal/state laws.
• Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and safety standards of the organization.
• Ensure certifications are current and up to date.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the practice.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical certification.
• Knowledge of electronic health records and practice management systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical practice care and terminology.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Strong skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to proactively plan, prioritize, and complete tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion while caring for others.
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Preferred

• One year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.