Location: Lewiston,NY, USA
Salary: 18.96-28.44 USD
Facility: Trinity Multi-Specialty Lewiston
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Summary:
The Medical Assistant is under the clinical supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider. He/She collaborates with other health care professionals in providing this care and also assumes clerical duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
+ Associate's degree or successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program required or three (3) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant experience is required.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first ninety (90) days of employment
EXPERIENCE
+ Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred
+ Medical Assistant Certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
+ Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email
+ Medical Terminology
+ Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking
+ Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate medical equipment
+ Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient
+ Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
+ Possesses organization, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
+ Ability to prioritize tasks
+ Experience and knowledge of related office procedures is preferred but not required
+ Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home, with MIPS, HEDIS requirements preferred (Primary Care)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
+ Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices
+ May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
+ Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements
+ Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
+ May be exposed to patient elements
+ Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
+ Handles emergency or crisis situations
+ Subject to many interruptions
+ Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
+ Handles absentee replacement on short notice
+ May be exposed to toxic chemicals
+ Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice; occasionally subjected to irregular hours
+ Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air
+ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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