Medical Assistant TRI Neuro Bowmansville

Facility: Trinity Multi-Specialty Genesee

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 7:30-15:30 7:45-15:45 8:00-16:00

Summary:

The Medical Assistant is under the clinical supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider. He/She collaborates with other health care professionals in providing this care and also assumes clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degreeorsuccessful completion of an accredited medical assisting program requiredorthree (3) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant experience is required.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first ninety (90) days of employment

EXPERIENCE

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email

• Medical Terminology

• Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking

• Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate medical equipment

• Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient

• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care

• Possesses organization, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Experience and knowledge of related office procedures is preferred but not required

• Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home, with MIPS, HEDIS requirements preferred (Primary Care)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements

• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

• May be exposed to patient elements

• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

• Handles emergency or crisis situations

• Subject to many interruptions

• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

• Handles absentee replacement on short notice

• May be exposed to toxic chemicals

• Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice; occasionally subjected to irregular hours

• Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate