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Salary: 19.43-29.15 USD

Facility: Trinity Cardio Orchard Park

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.400000

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

Varying Days: Monday-Friday, Saturdays based on the needs of the department. hours vary 7:30 am-3:30pm, 8am -4:00pm, 8:30 am-4:30pm, 9am -5:00pm.

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.

+ 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

+ Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home, with MIPS, HEDIS requirements preferred (Primary Care)

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.

REQNUMBER: 38108