Orthopedics Medical Assistant I or II

Overview

Orthopedics Medical Assistant I or II at UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center. Sign-On Bonus Eligible for External candidates meeting MA II requirements.

• Under the general supervision of the Practice Manager, perform basic clinical duties to ready a patient for the Provider visit in the ambulatory clinic setting.
• Collaborate with the practice team to assure efficient and effective operations while maintaining confidentiality of patient records and medical information.

• Minimum Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of Medical Assistance or a comparable training program. Two years Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of the training program.
• Basic Knowledge: High School graduate or equivalent. Previous medical office experience preferred. Ability to learn and apply basic medical terminology. Strong communication skills, including active listening. Ability to narrate events accurately. Prior knowledge of EHR and data entry preferred. BLS certification within six months of hire.
• Experience: 6 to 12 months current experience providing or assisting direct patient care.

• Minimum Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of Medical Assistance or a comparable training program. Two years Medical Assistant experience will be considered in lieu of the training program.
• Basic Knowledge: High School degree or equivalent. Previous medical office experience required. Strong communication skills including active listening. Ability to narrate events accurately. Prior knowledge of EHR and data entry required. BLS certification within six months of hire.
• Experience: 1 to 2 years Medical Assistant experience required.

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

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