Medical Assistant, Geriatrics Clinic

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs Medical Office support in both the administrative and clinical areas
 
In the clinical area the practice assistant, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice participates in the delivery of patient care.
 
In the administrative area the practice assistant gathers patient information for registration, schedules appointments, verifies demographic and financial information and assists in the facilitation of patient flow throughout the ambulatory setting.

Position: Medical Assistant

Department: Geriatrics Clinic      

Schedule: Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Work requires HS diploma or GED plus at least one of the following: * successful completion of medical assistant program or*  successful completion of the first medical-surgical clinical rotation or* equivalent combination of education and healthcare-related work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires at least two years of previous work experience. Experience in hospital, medical office, managed care or health insurance is a plus. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must pass clinical competency testing.
• Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to perform basic math and quantitative measurements, e.g. obtains height and weight, measures urine output, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner with patients, general public, staff members, outside agencies, and all other internal and external contacts.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Ability to work independently and to make decisions based on department polices and established procedures..
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information. 
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.

Compensation Range:

$24.09- $28.22

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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