The Medical Assistant performs basic direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication/immunization administration. The incumbent carries out clerical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the physician practice as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education
- Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice
- Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience
- Previous outpatient office experience
- Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or experience as a Medical Assistant for one (1) year OR Certified EMT/Paramedic under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
- Northern Market: Family & Friends
- Southern Market: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required