Medical Assistant Residents & Fellows

Responsibilities

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information; Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures; Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines; Assists the Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy; Administers routine medications under Physician/APP orders or approved standing orders/protocols; Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals; Refers questions to Registered Nurses and Physician/APC per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed; Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow; May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks such as removal of sutures and staples, laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, and prescription refills under clinical supervision; Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (AMT), RMA (American Allied Health), NCMSMA (NHCWA), NRCMA (NAHP), NRMA (NRMA); High School Diploma or GED; Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, electronic mail, and exposure to electronic medical records systems; Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience; Physical requirements including ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance, functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

Nice to have

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred; 1 year experience preferred

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance