Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Basic Function: Under the direction of the Practice Manager, the Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing nursing care to clinic patients as well as providing support and assistance to medical providers, care managers, and other staff to provide quality primary health care as part of a Patient Centered Healthcare team and coordinating direct patient care while facilitating patient flow within the clinic. Acts within the scope of his/her certification/registration/educational provisions and within the scope of Agency nursing protocols.

• Vacation Time
• Paid Leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term & long-term disability
• Retirement plan offered

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ability to perform each essential function duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2. Completion of a Medical Assistant training program accredited by the CAAHEP, ABHES, ACCSC, or other accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education.

3. CPR certified (BLS).

4. Possess a valid driver’s license.

5. Ability to read, write and speak clearly understandable English.

6. Good interpersonal and human relations skills are required. Must possess skills to empathize and care for a variety of patients, including low-income and diverse cultures and treat everyone (internal and external customers) with respect and dignity.

7. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times in all situations and follow the laws and intent of the most current HIPAA laws and regulations and Canyonlands’ security and privacy policies.

8. Above average computer skills to operate and/or learn Agency’s current EMR/EHR system.

9. Ability to be physically active for long periods of time to ensure patient care and safety and have the ability to work well under pressure and present self in calm, caring, and professional manner.

Canyonlands Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact HR at 928.645.9675 ext 5508. Applications are required and are available online at Resumes may be attached to the application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Successful completion of a background check and drug screen are a prerequisite to employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled.