Medical Assistant, Surgical Clinic - Per Diem

Under the direction of a registered nurse, the Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients during office visits and other tasks related to the visit consistent with his/her training and skills. His/her primary roles are to assure efficient patient flow through the office; to maintain neat, clean, and safe patient care areas, and to promote patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.

Required:

• Good communication skills. Sound judgment and problem solving ability. Basic computer skills which may be obtained thru on the job training. Ability to prioritize. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment and see them through to completion. Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Previous experience of one year in a hospital or physician's office. Six to nine months to be proficient in all phases of assigned duties.

• High School diploma. Medical Assistant course or equivalent experience required.

• Medical Assistant, Cardiac-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Basic Life Support certification required. Nursing Assistant certification or other academic preparation may be considered in lieu of certification.

Preferred:

• Associates Degree.

• Certified audimetric technician (preferred for Occupational Health).