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| EDUCATION: |
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High School Graduate or GED Equivalent. Graduate from an
approved Medical Assistant Program which identifies: both clinical
and classroom instruction sufficient to meet state requirements.
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Minimum of one (1) year supervised experience as a
Medical Assistant within the last three years.
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- Certificate of Instruction in Medical Assisting (Front and Back Office procedures).
- Certificate of Instruction in Injections, Skin Tests and Withdrawal of Blood.
- National Certification from National Center for Computing Testing (Optional).
- Valid BCLS card (C-Course Provider).
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Current Health Certificate (Proof of Rubella immunization or Rubella Titer; documentation of Varicella; Hepatitis B Screening; pre-employment physical examination and annual T.B. testing with chest X-ray for positive reaction).
- Passing of Medical Assistant exam with a score of 85% or more.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Medical Assistant is responsible to the Agency Director of Nursing.
In being assigned to a medical facility through EZ Staffing Inc., the Medical Assistant
is responsible to the Physician, Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse
for providing quality care by:
- Performing general office duties including but not limited to answering telephones, scheduling appointments, maintaining and retrieving medical records, filing, handling mail and completing all nursing forms.
- Assisting in providing care to age specific patient population such as adolescent, young adult, adult and older adult.
- Performing patient care duties within the scope of Medical Assistant training. The duties include but are not limited to obtaining patient history, collection of specimen, veni- puncture, injections, vital signs, assisting with exams, charting, use & control of supplies and applying sterile techniques.
- Safeguarding and respecting the patient's rights and confidentiality.
- Demonstrating the ability to perform and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Developing and maintaining effective communication with patients, families and other professionals to ensure on-going provision of patient care.
- Acting as a patient advocate by using proper communication channels until the problem is solved.
- Demonstrating working knowledge and following OSHA guidelines.
- Performing tasks and/ or interacting with patients, families, staff and other personnel in a courteous, honest and compassionate manner.
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