Internal Medicine Medical Assistant

Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Responsible for assisting physicians/providers with patient care, rooming patients, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the practice services. Conveys a positive image of the practice. The MA II, as a result of experience, training and proficiency in the department, is able to perform all requirements of the position at a competent level.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities

• 1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned.
• 1.1 Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team.
• 2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• 2.1 Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC.
• 3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned.
• 3.1 Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• 4. Performs other related organizational duties as assigned
• 4.1 Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
• 5. The Medical Assistant II will administer vaccines once they have completed the required training. The Medical Assistant II will only administer vaccines in the State where it has been approved/authorized.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant certificate program.* nCertification/Registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) required.nCertification/Registration may be accepted in lieu of graduation from an accredited MA school.n*Employees employed by YNHHS as a result of a merger or acquisition may meet educational requirements with the applicable combination of education and experience and demonstration of current competences.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year of medical assistant experience in Northeast Medical Group in a primary care or specialist office.

LICENSURE

CCMA, CMA, AAMA, or RMA

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent, organizational, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.nAbility to multi-task is essential. EMR experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft office applications nrequired. CPR certification preferred. Bilingual preferred but not required. Core philosophy or values consistent with na patient-centered approach to care and reflective of the YNHHS Standards of Behavior. Demonstrates professional, appropriate, effective and tactful written, verbal and nonverbal communication with patients, families, medical staff, ncolleagues, vendors, and other departments throughout the continuum of care to promote continuity of care and services and enhance clinical image.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must complete work in a timely fashion.

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