Medical Assistant - Clinic

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical care at our outpatient site. Under supervision of practice providers, you’ll prepare patients, assist clinicians in delivering care, and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role also includes light clerical duties and scheduling tasks in collaboration with patient contact. Minimum education: high school diploma; MA program preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 1–2 years MA experience in a physician practice or outpatient clinic.
• 1 year of secretarial or administrative experience, including medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for encounters and assist clinicians.
• Maintain examination rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with clerical and scheduling duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Infection control

Medical terminology

Venipuncture (desirable)

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant program preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Summary

Under the direction and supervision of practice providers or nursing staff, the Medical Assistant is responsible for clinical duties to prepare the patient for the encounter, assist the clinicians in the delivery of care, and maintain examination rooms, equipment, and supplies at an outpatient care site. Also responsible for some clerical and scheduling duties in conjunction with patient contact.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 1-2 Years Medical Assistant experience, preferably in physician practice or outpatient clinic setting.
• 1 year of secretarial or administrative experience, including medical terminology.

Minimum Education

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• 1-2 Years Medical Assistant experience, preferably in physician practice or outpatient clinic setting.
• 1 year of secretarial or administrative experience, including medical terminology.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Current nationally accredited Medical Assistant Certification/Registered,(preferred) or
• Current Vermont State LNA License (preferred)

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Ability to report patient care observations, deviations from patient's plan of care and other pertinent information under the direct supervision of a provider or licensed nursing staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate moderate knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Venipuncture skills desirable.

Pay Range: $19.97 - $29.09