Medical Assistant-Williamsburg

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Medical Assistant position at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) Health Center Lightfoot in Williamsburg is a clinical support role performed under the direction of licensed providers. The role involves clinical tasks, patient flow facilitation, and clerical duties in a patient-care environment.

Qualified applicants will have completed an accredited medical assistant program or hold a recognized certification, with preferred 1–2 years of related healthcare experience.

Formación

• Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program or a recognized medical assistant certification.
• One to two years of experience in a related healthcare field preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides safe and effective delivery of uncomplicated clinical services within the Medical Assistant scope and under supervision of a licensed health care provider.
• Provides appropriate clinical and non-clinical information to facilitate visit process.
• Maintains sterility and cleanliness of the environment.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Supports and performs clerical functions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educación

Accredited medical assistant program or recognized certification

Descripción del empleo

Summary

The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled individual that works in a healthcare setting to support the non-clinical and clinical functions of the service area. Functions within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and under the direction and continuous supervision of a licensed healthcare provider (MD, NP, RN, LPN) during performance of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks. Reports to department leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides safe and effective delivery of uncomplicated clinical services and tasks within the Medical Assistant scope of practice only and under the direction and continuous supervision of a licensed health care provider.
• Provides appropriate clinical and non-clinical information to facilitate visit process.
• Maintains sterility and cleanliness of the environment.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Supports and performs clerical functions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Required Licenses and/or Certifications
• CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
• Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications
• Current registration/certification as a Medical Assistant or military medical experience preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Required Education and Experience
• Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program or a recognized medical assistant certification.
• Preferred Education and Experience
• One to two years of experience in a related healthcare field preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Additional Information

This position will be supporting the CHKD Health Center at Lightfoot in Williamsburg

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