Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
Days, 8-4
Summary:
The Medical Assistant is under the direct supervision of the LPN, RN, NP, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
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High School graduate or GED equivalent
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Associates degree or certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program required
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EMT certification. A-EMT or Paramedic preferred
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Phlebotomy/glucometry competency within 90 days of hire/transfer
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BLS within three (3) months of hire/transfer
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Twelve (12) lead EKG including right sided competency within ninety (90) days of hire/transfer
EXPERIENCE
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Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred
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One (1) year patient care experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY-
Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email
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Medical Terminology
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Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking
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Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate hospital equipment
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Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient
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Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
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Must strive for gentle, friendly, cooperative and courteous behavior toward our poor and underprivileged population
