MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant receives patients at the time of visit and supports the physicians and other clinical staff in the delivery of health care to patients by performing a variety of medically-related tasks to ensure smooth patient flow. Key responsibilities include reception duties, administrative and clerical support, and assistance with patient procedures. Greets and registers patients, completes forms, collects and enters patient demographic and billing information, prepares charts, schedules appointments, updates electronic medical records as appropriate and collects payments in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures. The employee may be required to support other clinical practices in the organization where their skills and qualifications align.

Education

Non Degree Program Graduate from a medical assistant program Required

Other Combination of relevant education and experience in lieu of attending a medical assistant program Preferred

Experience

1 year experience providing medical assistance in a physician office, nursing facility or hospital Preferred

Licenses

Certified Medical Assistant Required or

Registered Medical Assistant Required or

Cert Clin Medical Assistant Required

Basic Life Support Required