Medical Assistant Sisters Health Center Depew

Facility:      Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status:     Full Time      FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit:     ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime:     Exempt: No

Work Schedule:  Days

Hours:         

8a-4p

Summary:

The Medical Assistant is under the direct supervision of the LPN, RN, NP, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider.

Responsibilities:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
  
• Associates degree or certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program required
  
• EMT certification. A-EMT or Paramedic preferred
  
• Phlebotomy/glucometry competency within 90 days of hire/transfer
• BLS within three (3) months of hire/transfer
• Twelve (12) lead EKG including right sided competency within ninety (90) days of hire/transfer

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred
  
• One (1) year patient care experience required
  

• 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 hospital equipment
  
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient
  
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
  
• Must strive for gentle, friendly, cooperative and courteous behavior toward our poor and underprivileged population