Medical Assistant

Nursing Care CoordinatorCoordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients.Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients servedDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and developmentAble to assess and interpret data reflective of the client's statusProvides care outlined in standards, policies and proceduresSpecialized departmental training to provide care to patients within the roleSuccessful completion of SMH orientationCommand of verbal and written EnglishPositive interpersonal communication skillsGood organizational skillsOperation of clinical equipmentDemonstration of clinical competencePreferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:Educational Requirements: Graduate of a two year accredited Medical Assistant program preferredLicense/Certification: Medical AssistantAge Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.