DescriptionProvide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care professionals in department clinics. The MA 3 will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned.
Salary Range: $28.06 - $37.02 Hourly
QualificationsRequired:
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- BLS Certificate
- Phlebotomy/Blood Withdrawal Certificate
- Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life-threatening medical problems
- Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal, and subcutaneous medications
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians, and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner
- Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards
- Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow
- Knowledge to schedule patients for referrals to specialists
- Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
- Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests
- Skill in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information
- Skill in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various job duties
- Ability to maintain composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload
- Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel to department clinics as assigned
Preferred:
- Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Bilingual - Spanish
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