Medical Assistant

Overview

This position assists the physician in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of physician. The position also interviews patients, measures vital signs, records information on patients' charts, and prepares treatment rooms for examination. The role will be cross-trained to enhance efficiency and continuity of patient care; work cooperatively within the team concept demonstrating flexibility, motivation and commitment to quality patient care.

Tasks include patient-related duties, medical record maintenance/documentation, and safety/environmental duties.

• Exhibits professional image and behavior toward patients, visitors, physicians and employees and creates a positive impression consistent with professional etiquette.
• Demonstrates flexibility and/or initiative in seeking or accepting additional assignments.
• Exhibits dependability in areas such as attendance, punctuality and timely performance of duties.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assisting with medical procedures on adults and children.
• Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the treatment area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clean and sterile procedures in the use of medical equipment.

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT, NCCT, or NHA, or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by AAMA, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Current and active RN or LPN licensure also acceptable.
• EKG
• Injections
• Venipuncture
• Performance of common lab tests according to established CLIA guidelines and Tri Health policy
• Up to 1 year experience in a medical/physician office setting

• Climbing – Rarely
• Hearing:
  Conversation – Frequently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds – Frequently
• Kneeling – Rarely
• Lifting < 10 Lbs. – Occasionally
• Lifting < 50 Lbs. – Occasionally
• Pulling – Occasionally
• Pushing – Occasionally
• Reaching – Occasionally
• Sitting – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• Stooping – Occasionally
• Talking – Frequently
• Use of Hands – Frequently
• Color Vision – Frequently
• Visual Acuity:
  Far – Frequently
• Visual Acuity:
  Near – Consistently
• Walking – Frequently

At Tri Health, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL Tri Health Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following:

• Serve: ALWAYS… Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello";
  Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist;
  Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.
• Excel: ALWAYS… Recognize and address service breakdowns when a customer’s expectations have not been met;
  Offer patients and guests priority when waiting;
  Work on improving quality, safety, and service.
• Respect: ALWAYS… Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences;
  Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role;
  Speak positively about team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• Value: ALWAYS… Value others' time by being on time, prepared and engaged;
  Keep the environment clean and safe;
  Be a good steward of resources and avoid waste.
• Engage: ALWAYS… Acknowledge wins and thank team members and others for contributions;
  Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care