MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical Assistant

Perform a variety of front and back office clerical duties in support of assigned area to include but not limited to collecting patient data, obtaining patient medical history; performing treatment procedures, preparing instruments for sterilization; maintaining a sanitary work area; coordinating and scheduling appointments and verifying medical coverage. May perform a variety of clerical duties to include basic cashiering duties. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities include :

• Patient Safety, Cashier, Patient Care, Data, Environment, Customer Service, Medication, Patient Centered Med

Qualifications

Education : Essential : High School or GED Equivalent, Program Graduate, Course Education specialization : MA accred pgm graduate or 2 yrs MA experience on DD Form 214, UNMH MA Safe Med Admin Course Completion w / in 90 Days

Experience : Essential : No minimum experience required. Nonessential : Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience

Credentials : Essential : CPR for Healthcare / BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w / in 30 days, CMA or CCMA or NCMA or RMA

Physical Conditions : Heavy Work : Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions : Essential : Sig Hazard : Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE, May be required to travel to various work sites, Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A, May be required or is required to rotate work shifts, Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required