Medical Assistant TRI Podiatry Buf

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); In loco; USD 38.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Medical Assistant at Trinity Medical Podiatry provides direct patient care under clinical supervision and collaborates with nurses and physicians to support safe, efficient care delivery. You will perform essential clerical duties and help maintain smooth patient flow in a busy outpatient setting.

Must have MA program completion or related experience; CMA preferred and BLS within 90 days. Strong computer skills and good written/verbal communication are essential for success.

Competenze

• Associate's degree or completion of an accredited medical assisting program required, or 3–5 years MA experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first 90 days of employment.

Mansioni

• Assist licensed clinicians to deliver patient care.
• Collaborate with health care professionals across the team.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Support outpatient operations and patient flow.

Conoscenze

Computer skills

Medical Terminology

Safety in patient care

Organization & time management

Verbal & written communication

Task prioritization

Office procedures

Formazione

Associate degree or MA program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

BLS certification within 90 days

Descrizione del lavoro

Facility: Trinity Medical Podiatry Main St

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours: Shifts between the hours of 7am-5pm Monday -Friday

Summary:

The Medical Assistant is under the clinical supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider. He/She collaborates with other health care professionals in providing this care and also assumes clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program required or three (3) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant experience is required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first ninety (90) days of employment

Experience

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email
• Medical Terminology
• Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking
• Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate medical equipment
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
• Possesses organization, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Experience and knowledge of related office procedures is preferred but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• May be exposed to patient elements
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals
• Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice; occasionally subjected to irregular hours
• Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate