Medical Assistant TRI Cardio Williamsville

Facility: Trinity Cardio Williamsville

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:


Varying shifts: 7:30a-3:30p, 7:45a-3:45p, 8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p, 9a-5p

Summary:

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.