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Job description
Description Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care professionals in department clinics. The MA 3 will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned.
Salary: $31.24 - $41.22 hourly
Qualifications Required:
A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows:
1. Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS,
ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES
OR
2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT
OR
3. Documentation of completing a medical assistant program and demonstrated completion of no less than 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests; 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood; at least 10 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and 10 skin tests, and/or at least 10 venipuncture and 10 skin punctures; 10 hours of training in administering medication by inhalation.
BLS Card from AHA or ARC
Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life threatening medical problems
Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal and subcutaneous medications
Knowledge of medical terminology
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner
Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards
Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow
Knowledge to schedule patients for referrals to specialists
Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests
Skill in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information
Skill in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various job duties
Ability to maintain composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload
Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures
Ability to work flexible hours and trave to department clinics as assigned
Preferred:
Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR system, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Bilingual-Spanish
Who can apply
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