Medical Assistant

About Community Bone & Joint

Whether you're experiencing pain in your elbows, wrists, knees, shoulders, hips, feet or ankles, we can diagnose and treat your bone, joint, and muscle conditions. Our team of professionals has years of surgical experience and are exceptionally skilled in a range of general and specialized orthopedic medicine. If surgery is part of your treatment plan, your procedure may be performed in our office or at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet Joint Replacement Unit. In some cases, our patients can go home to recover without an overnight stay. Whenever possible, we use arthroscopic surgery and other minimally invasive surgical techniques to promote rapid healing.

Scope of work

Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services. Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission, and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy. Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record in basket. Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent

• Successful completion of a competency based orientation program Required

• 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting Preferred

• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants 120 Days required Or

• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 120 Days required Or

• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing 120 Days required Or

• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals 120 Days required Or

• CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists 120 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days required

Primary Location

SITE

• St Joseph Medical Office Building

• 2500 Niles Rd

• St Joseph

Department Name

Community Bone & Joint

• Watervliet

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

Monday to Tuesday 7:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Friday 6:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Tuesday and Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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