Medical Assistant – Surgical Services

Role Overview

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency when providing patient care
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking
• Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training per DD214 in lieu of formal medical assistant program or EMT
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required or Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 45 days
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short
• and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program