Medical Assistant II

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant II (back office and patient care support)

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. Performs duties under the direction of a clinician, helping ensure smooth patient and departmental workflow and supporting implementation of the medical plan of care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (diploma must be presented within 90 days)
• Completion of a Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience

Hard Skills / Knowledge

• Basic Medical Assisting skills (taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, administering injections)
• General knowledge of medical procedures, equipment, and views
• Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Ability to interpret data and instructions in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled formats
• Computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)

Benefits

Benefits available.