JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider (APP), or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards.

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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or GED required.

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or similarly recognized accrediting organization or completion of a Nursing Assistant program is required. In lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical experience is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

No experience is required with completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program. In lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical experience is required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

BLS required. Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or a similarly recognized certifying organization required.