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Medical Assistant – Physician Office
Bon Secours Mercy Health. Provide indirect and/or direct patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care within the Medical Assistant scope, including vital sign measurement, medication administration, and laboratory specimen collection. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and patients in a fast-paced environment.
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Active Medical Assisting CertificationBLS Basic Life Support1 Year Medical Assisting ExperienceVital Sign MeasurementMedication Administration
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Hard Skills
Patient CareVital Sign MeasurementMedication AdministrationLaboratory Specimen CollectionMedical Record DocumentationClinical SkillsOffice DutiesPatient AssessmentTreatment Procedure ExplanationInstrument Sterilization
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailMultitasking AbilityCollaborative WorkPatient Interaction
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Medical Assisting CertificationBLS Basic Life Support
Industry Keywords
Medical AssistantPatient CareClinical TrainingMedical TerminologyHealthcare CompliancePatient AssessmentVital StatisticsDrug Refill InformationExamination AssistanceHigh-Volume Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide indirect and/or direct patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
- Complete patient chief-complaint assessments, including respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature
- Document patient and family needs
- Participate in planning and implementing patient care
- Administer ordered medications within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines
- Identify significant changes in patient condition through data collection and report them to the provider
- Troubleshoot issues and escalate problems to the provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource
- Maintain clinical and administrative skills according to departmental competency guidelines
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
- Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, and changing wound dressings
- Collect and process laboratory specimens and perform routine laboratory tests
- Provide prescription and drug refill information as directed by the provider
- Perform general administrative and office duties
- Travel between the West and Fairfield offices
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School/GED (required)
- Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program (required within 30 days employment)
- Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the listed certifying organizations (required within 12 months of start date)
- BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
- Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
- 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
- Understanding of legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role
- Ability to record medical histories, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records
- Ability to interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height
- Ability to prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
- Ability to collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens
- Ability to provide authorized prescription and drug refill information to pharmacies
- Ability to explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients
- Ability to clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
- Ability to perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
- Ability to perform general office duties and use standard office equipment
- Successful completion of skills or competency checklists
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to collaboratively work with patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment
- Medical terminology
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support