Medical Assistant, OBGYN

About This Role

This Medical Assistant position provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team, performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks to support high-quality patient care. The role helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care. It integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families, and other healthcare providers, performing all duties under the direction of a clinician.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s) by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks
• Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
• Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers
• Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician

Requirements

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days) OR Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Competent and validated in basic Medical Assisting skills such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, and administering injections
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic health record (EHR)
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options