What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant- Canajoharie Family Health Center position at St. Mary's Healthcare?
Job Requisition: REQ3311
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring range: $18.74- $25.07
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with treatments ordered by physician, as supervised by physician or Registered nurse.
- Performs select clinical duties
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on chart
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patient
- Performs basic clerical duties including answering phone, maintaining records and filing
- Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies
- Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
- Provides general office and clerical support to assigned area.Associates will help to maintain the accuracy, privacy and completeness of the ambulatory medical record in accordance with policies and procedures and State and Federal Regulations by creating, scanning and electronically filing documents. Contributes to patient care to assist release of information and coordination of care.
- Able to identify opportunities and take initiative to solve problems
- Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
- Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
- Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
- Demonstrates flexibility
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Complexity of work: Within the scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using Personal Protective Equipment as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Required credentials : BLS provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer.
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Salary : $19 - $25
