Medical Assistant TRI Cardio Buffalo Kensington

Salary: 18.96-28.44 USDFacility: Trinity Cardio Buffalo KensingtonShift: Shift 1Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000Bargaining Unit: Trinity MedicalExempt from Overtime: Exempt: NoWork Schedule: DaysHours: 7:30a-3:30p/ 8:00a-4:00p/ 8:30a-4:30p/ 9:00a-5:00pSummary:The Medical Assistant is under the clinical supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider. He/She collaborates with other health care professionals in providing this care and also assumes clerical duties as assigned. Responsibilities:EDUCATION

Associate's degree or successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program required or three (3) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant experience is required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first ninety (90) days of employment

EXPERIENCE

Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email

Medical Terminology

Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking

Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate medical equipment

Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient

Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care

Possesses organization, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Experience and knowledge of related office procedures is preferred but not required

Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home, with MIPS, HEDIS requirements preferred (Primary Care)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements

Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

May be exposed to patient elements

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Handles emergency or crisis situations

Subject to many interruptions

Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

Handles absentee replacement on short notice

May be exposed to toxic chemicals

Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice; occasionally subjected to irregular hours

Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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