Medical Assistant TRI Cardio Buffalo Kensington
Salary: 18.96-28.44 USDFacility: Trinity Cardio Buffalo KensingtonShift: Shift 1Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000Bargaining Unit: Trinity MedicalExempt from Overtime: Exempt: NoWork Schedule: DaysHours: 7:30a-3:30p/ 8:00a-4:00p/ 8:30a-4:30p/ 9:00a-5:00pSummary: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 degree or successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program required or three (3) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant experience is required.
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.
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