Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care

This position will receive an hourly differential (additional compensation) in addition to the base hourly rate.

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  
  • Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  
  • The Primary Care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine and internal medicine providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
  • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  • Previous medical back office experience/medical assistant training, or completion of a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant program preferred.
  • Experience in applicable specialty area preferred.
  • Lab/EKG experience preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  
  • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
  • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
  • Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
  • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  
  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)
    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)
    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)
    Continually
    (67 - 100% of the time)
    WALK - INCLINE
    
    
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
    
    
    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
    
    
    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
    
    
    PULL (0-20 pounds force)
    CLIMB - STAIRS
    
    
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
    
    
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
    
    
    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
    
    
    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
    
    
    SQUAT Repetitive
    
    
    KNEEL (on knees)
    
    
    REACH - Forward
    
    
    REACH - Upward
    
    
    SIT
    STAND
    
    
    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
    
    
    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
    
    
    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
    
    
    BEND FORWARD at waist
    
    
    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
    
    
    ROTATE TRUNK Standing
    
    
    FINGER DEXTERITY
    
    
    PINCH Fingers
    
    
    GRASP Hand/Fist
    
    
    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
    
    
    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
    
    
    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists