What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant II - Hugh Chatham Family Medicine-Elkin position at Hugh Chatham Health?
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Description
Hugh Chatham Health - Medical Group
Hugh Chatham Family Medicine-Elkin (600 Chatham Medical Park, Elkin, NC 28621)
Medical Assistant II
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Full Time.
Assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.
Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or GED and/or two (2) years of experience in a clinical environment, or graduation from an Associate Degree program for Medical Assistants.
Work Experience: Medical Group Outpatient Clinic experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgement, and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times. Actively functions as a patient advocate. Must have thorough knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co-workers and the public. Ability to communicate clearly. Must develop knowledge of current hospital emergency policies and procedures, fire, safety, disaster, and infection control policies.
Benefits
Health Insurance (effective within 60 days)
Health Savings Account
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
24 hr. Wellness Center Access (Gym)
Hugh Chatham Health is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient health care to residents of the Yadkin Valley and Foothills region of North Carolina. Hugh Chatham Health employs over 800 team members, within the medical center, outpatient services, and 27 clinic medical group.
Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality. Our Vision is to be the best healthcare system in the nation with service as our guiding principle.
Description
Hugh Chatham Health - Medical Group
Hugh Chatham Family Medicine-Elkin (600 Chatham Medical Park, Elkin, NC 28621)
Medical Assistant II
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Full Time.
Assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.
Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or GED and/or two (2) years of experience in a clinical environment, or graduation from an Associate Degree program for Medical Assistants.
Work Experience: Medical Group Outpatient Clinic experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgement, and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times. Actively functions as a patient advocate. Must have thorough knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co-workers and the public. Ability to communicate clearly. Must develop knowledge of current hospital emergency policies and procedures, fire, safety, disaster, and infection control policies.
Benefits
Health Insurance (effective within 60 days)
Health Savings Account
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
24 hr. Wellness Center Access (Gym)
Hugh Chatham Health is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient health care to residents of the Yadkin Valley and Foothills region of North Carolina. Hugh Chatham Health employs over 800 team members, within the medical center, outpatient services, and 27 clinic medical group.
Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality. Our Vision is to be the best healthcare system in the nation with service as our guiding principle.
