Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

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

Experience PREFERRED: N/A

Education/training REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current Medical Assistant through a recognized program.

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).

Independent action(s) required:
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.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
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.

Age Specific groups served: N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
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

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