Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant provides support in the clinical and office functions of the department. Duties include direct patient contact, maintaining office systems, and providing assistance in various clinical functions and procedures. Provides clerical support to staff and performs other job-related duties as may be required.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.

2. Assists with direct patient care, demonstrating maturity and discretion in dealing with terminally ill patients.

3. Provides clinical support to patients and staff.

4. Provides office support, including typing, scheduling and processing forms.

5. Monitors clinical equipment and supplies.

6. Protects and preserves patient rights to confidentiality.

7. Performs other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

Must have completed certification as a Medical Assistant. CPR Certification required.

Knowledge of medical terminology, computer competency, knowledge of transcription, and strong typing skills needed. Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills and demonstrated maturity to work with terminally ill patients. Proficiency in the English language and flexibility in hours needed for possible weekends and evenings.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.