Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

RESPONSIBILITIES

Admits patients to the clinic bay and assists the physician and/or nurse to provide physical care for the patient before, during, and after examinations and procedures. Performs routine clerical activities required for efficient operation of the ambulatory clinic. Provides appropriate safety and infection control measures.

Appropriately utilizes facility communication and information systems and equipment. JCMG Core Competencies: Strives for continuous quality improvement. Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence. Maintains high work ethic standards. Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED, some college preferred. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) training program preferred, but not required. Experience: Prefer previous experience as an MA in the ambulatory care setting, but not required. Certification/License: Prefer certified MA BCLS certification or obtain within 3 months of hire Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical terminology Basic computer skills Completed JCMG’s Pharmacology training.

For administration of injectable medications, must have successfully completed 20 injections with an approved mentor and must complete JCMG competency testing and successful completion of return demonstration. Staff with prior job experience without formal training is encouraged to sign up for JCMG’s Medical Assistant Program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Works in heated and air-conditioned area; may be exposed to infectious material and contagious conditions including exposure to patient body fluids, including blood and contaminated sharps; potential for exposure to hazardous disinfecting chemicals; must follow universal precautions and utilize personal protective equipment.

BENEFITS

Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually 56 hours paid Holiday Leave Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program