Medical Assistant - Clinic

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time, day shift position. Responsibilities include preparing patients for encounters, assisting clinicians, and keeping examination rooms and equipment ready at an outpatient site.

The role also involves clerical and scheduling duties related to patient contact. A high school diploma is required, MA program graduation preferred, plus 1–2 years of MA experience and 1 year of secretarial/administrative experience with

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 1-2 years Medical Assistant experience in physician practice or outpatient clinic.
• 1 year of secretarial/administrative experience with medical terminology.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Current nationally accredited Medical Assistant Certification/Registered (preferred) or

Responsibilities

• Prepare the patient for the encounter under supervision of providers or nursing staff.
• Assist clinicians in the delivery of care and maintain examination rooms.
• Maintain equipment and supplies at an outpatient care site.
• Perform clerical and scheduling duties in conjunction with patient contact.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Patient care observations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Job description

• Full-time - Day shift - Monday-friday 7:30am-4pm

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 maintains 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.

Required Licenses/Certifications

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

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.