Medical Assistant, Lynn Rehab PM&R Clinic, FT, Days

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Job Description

Medical Assistant performs specialized work in inpatient or ambulatory care settings. Emphasis of the work is on assisting providers, nurse managers and Case Manager in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of related clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include administrative duties such as using computer applications, answering telephones, welcoming patients, updating and filing patient medical records, coding and filling out insurance forms, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services, handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping. Clinical duties may include taking medical histories, preparing patients for examination, assisting the physician during exams and certain procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, drawing blood, taking electrocardiograms, and may perform other advanced clinical duties under direction and supervision of a nurse or a physician, as needed based on assigned unit. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school is required.

Bilingual Spanish

Preferred.

Credentials

Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred. Any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Equality of Opportunity

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.