Certifed Medical Asst - Ambulatory Dept at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children - Tower Health

The Medical Assistant administers and performs triage and direct care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the RN/Nurse Manager. This includes functions such as height/weight and vital signs, updating medical records, as well as assisting the clinicians with exams as requested. Also ensures a smooth flow of patients through the office by providing efficient basic care to patients. The Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the office running smoothly. The Medical Assistant also performs secretarial support for the office, assist the front desk operations in performing general clerical tasks, such as checking patients in and out, filing, copying, answering the phone, and related duties as requested by the Practice Manager.

Schedule:

Mon  – Fri 9a – 5:30p.  First 90 days he/she will follow preceptor's schedule (e.g. 8a - 4:30p).  Potential future shift rotation: 11a- 8:30p (Mon - Wed); 9a - 5:30p (Thurs); Off (Fri); 8a - 12p (Sat).  Shift will change according to staffing needs.  Note:  Evening/Sat temporarily suspended. 

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Experience

• No experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• Registered Medical Assistant - OR - Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Medical Assistant Certification program other than those listed above will require THMG Leadership Approval Awarded through American Allied Health (AAH)

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills