Medical Assistant - Hospital

Medical Assistant

Job Description:

• Responsible for both clinical and administrative duties to prepare the patient for the encounter.
• Assist clinicians in the delivery of care and maintain service areas, equipment, and supplies.
• Responsible for general clerical and scheduling duties in conjunction with department operations.

Minimum Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program preferred.

Minimum Work Experience:

• 1-2 Years Medical Assistant experience, preferably in physician practice or hospital outpatient services setting.
• 1 year of secretarial or administrative experience, including medical terminology.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Current nationally accredited Medical Assistant Certification/Registered (preferred) or
• Current Vermont State LNA License (preferred).

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to report patient care observations, deviations from patient's plan of care, and other pertinent information under direct supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Moderate knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Venipuncture skills desirable.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $17.50 - $25.91