What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare?
Description
Job Summary:
At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart of St. Francis is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare, we invite you to apply today.
- Assist with moderately complex patient care throughout one or more physician practices; responsible for the safe transport of patients, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation of services. Collect data and transpose information into patient chart. Render limited direct patient care; instruct patients and family members on the care requirements as directed by the attending physician or advanced practice clinician.
Essential Functions
- Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
- Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
- Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
FLSA: Non-exempt
Grade:
EEO:
- 01 Officials and Managers
- 02 Professionals
- 03 Technicians
- 04 Sales Workers
- 05 Administrative Support Workers
- 06 Craft Workers
- 07 Operatives
- 08 Laborers and Helpers
- 09 Service Workers
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- High school diploma or equivalent X Required
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
Minimum Work Experience
- Six (6) months of Medical Assistant or similar experience in a physician office setting preferred
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of basic medical terminology
- Working knowledge of general office equipment (i.e., copy machine, fax, 10-key calculator, etc.)
- General knowledge of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude with patients and guest
- Basic computer skills and the ability to operate simple to moderately complex software platforms
- Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with persons of varying personality types
- Organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Problem solving skills and the ability plan and prioritize work
- Ability to be detail oriented and accurately document details and actions
- Ability to maneuver, lift, push, and/or carry patients and/or equipment with limited aide
- Ability to work effectively in a clinical setting with medical staff
- Ability to manage change effectively
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a compassionate attitude with others
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
