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Valley Family Health Care- Medical Assistant Job Posting- Various Locations

By Brianna Woolsey posted 26 days ago

  

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:        Medical Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO:    Practice Manager/Director of Nursing  

FLSA STATUS:           Non-Exempt

LOCATION:                Multiple

Purpose of this Position:  The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse, mid-level provider, and/or physician. The Medical Assistants prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients including sterilization, cleaning, and checks on medical equipment. A Medical Assistant prepares basic laboratory tests on premises and prepares laboratory specimens, as well as entering diagnostic or medication orders under the direction of a Licensed Independent Provider (LIP).

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting school or possess a current Medical Assisting Certification: (CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA).
  • Experience: Prefer previous experience in a medical office (e.g., front office, lab experience, procedure set up, etc.)
  • Licenses/Certifications: Current BLS-CPR Certification (AHA Provider)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.
  • Documents information in patient record.
  • Performs various direct patient care activities under direction of licensed patient care provider.
  • Communicates information with patient care providers and other nursing staff members to facilitate patient care.
  • Assists physicians and other nursing staff members with procedures as appropriate.
  • Performs tasks and procedures as ordered by the physician or licensed provider consistent with approved protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Performs tasks that require a unique body of knowledge and skills for that area of service.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements:  

  • ·        Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
  • ·        Continuous sitting, standing, walking.
  • ·        Correctable vision and hearing.
  • ·        The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • ·        The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Learn More and Apply https://www.vfhc.org/careers

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