Medical Assistant - Sheldon Health Clinic

JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant is accountable for supporting nursing and medical staff in patient care; and performs routine administrative and clinical duties. The Medical Assistant coordinates activities in the outpatient and procedural areas to facilitate smooth patient flow.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). An Associate's Degree in medical assisting is preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Medical Assistant certification (CMA- Certified Medical Assistant) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or registered (RMA- Registered Medical Assistant) with American Medical Technologists is required. Vision and Hearing certifications as appropriate to specialty area within six (6) months of hire

Work Experience: One (1) year of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

Equipment Operated:Medical equipment (e.g., EKG, sterilization, phlebotomy, etc.), computer, fax machine

Skills/Knowledge: Specialty-specific competency validation may be required in a specialty area.

Special Requirements
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact),
Writing /Composing: Reports.

Language(s): Bilingual skills preferred

Other Skills: PC , Medical Terms .

Work Schedule:Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime.

Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience.