Medical Assistant Primary Care Family Health Center SCH - Full-time

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:         

Monday - Thursday 9am-6pm

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:

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Associates degree or certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program required

EXPERIENCE

•  Previous Medical Assistant experience 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 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