Medical Assistant

Creating Life Better Here Starts With YouAt San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.***Monday - Thursday 07:00 am - 05:30 pmThe Medical Assistant is an integral part of the Patient Care Team and acts as the liaison between the provider and the patient; to meet the medical needs of the patient.Required BehaviorsAs you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDCertified Medical AssistantCompleted a formal Medical Assistant Training Program -or- minimum of three(3) years working as a Medical AssistantBLS Certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)Preferred QualificationsPrior experience in related clinical settingDuties and ResponsibilitiesEstablishes strong working relationships with providers; while facilitating excellent patient careConsistently exceeds customer service expectations and communicates effectivelyStrong data entry and computer abilities in addition to proficiency; when performing department specific clinical skillsMust be able to perform accurately and quickly in a busy, stressful environment, setting priorities as to dutiesUnderstands and follows policies and proceduresBuilds productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter and demonstrates teamworkActively participates in the departmentEach employee is responsible for implementing SJRMCs Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and StewardshipOther duties as assignedPhysical Demands and Environmental Work ConditionsAccepts the risk of exposure to job-related illness and injury which may cause long-term health problemsMust be able to see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance, and differentiate colors accurately (when required)Must be able to sit and walk frequently or for long periods of timeMust be able to stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist routinelyConstant use of the computer and keyboardMust be able to lift greater than 50 pounds and push 0-300 pounds (frequently)Special DemandsSets limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families; in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of careEffectively copes and strives for balance when caring for acutely ill patients and familiesSan Juan Regional Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.