Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Smilow Cancer Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Smilow Cancer Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support General Surgery. The role involves assisting physicians with patient care, managing appointments, and performing clerical tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with at least one year of relevant experience preferred. This full-time position will contribute significantly to patient-centered healthcare delivery in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred certification/registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA).
• Minimum of 1 year medical assistant experience in private practice is preferred.
• Physical ability to complete work timely.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians/providers with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management.
• Maintain patient autonomy, confidentiality, and dignity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited medical assistant certificate program

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

EMR experience

Job description

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Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsible for assisting physicians/providers with patient care, rooming patients, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the practice services. Conveys a positive image of the practice.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned.
2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned.
3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned.
4. Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality, and dignity.
5. May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant certificate program.* Certification/Registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred. Certification/Registration may be accepted in lieu of graduation from an accredited MA school. *Employees employed by YNHHS as a result of a merger or acquisition may meet educational requirements with the applicable combination of education and experience and demonstration of current competences.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year private practice medical assistant experience preferred in a primary care or specialist office.

Licensure

Medical Assisting Certification preferred.

Special Skills

Excellent organizational, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills required. Ability to multi-task is essential. EMR experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required. CPR certification preferred. Bilingual preferred but not required. Core philosophy or values consistent with a patient-centered approach to care. Demonstrates professional, appropriate, effective, and tactful written, verbal, and nonverbal communication with patients, families, medical staff, colleagues, vendors, and other departments throughout the continuum of care to promote continuity of care and services and enhance clinical image.

Physical Demand

Must complete work in a timely fashion.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 153039

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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