Certified Medical Assistant

Float Certified Medical Assistant-HybridThe Float Certified Medical Assistant-Hybrid is responsible for providing information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services. As a Hybrid employee; the Float Certified Medical Assistant - Hybrid will be assigned to cover a multitude of specialty departments in the front office role as well as the clinical areas of said departments (e.g.; plastic surgery; orthopedics; etc.).Job RequirementsMinimum EducationHigh school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution; or a community college course in medical assisting.Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Electrocardiogram (EKG); vital signs; venipuncture; capillary; and injection current experience preferred.Required Licenses/CertificationsCurrent documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or for the certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis). Current CPR certificate.Required Skills; Knowledge; and AbilitiesKnowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.Ability to plan; prioritize; and complete delegated tasks.Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.