Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant Diploma from accredited institution or community college
- Appropriate Certifications in Medical Assisting, EKGs and Phlebotomy
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Computer skills including knowledge of EMRs
Experience:
- Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility or provider's office
- And/or documented evidence of externship in a medical office
- EKGs, vital signs, venipuncture experience
Physical Demands:
Medical Assistants may spend a great deal of their professional day walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day. Bending or twisting of the body may also be a frequent occurrence.
