Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last 2 years. Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment

Preferred Education and Experience: Experience or training in a medical health care facility as a Medical Assistant.

Additional Qualifications: 1 Year experience in primary care setting. Current BLS certification or to be completed within three months of employment.

Essential Functions

Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage.

Administers medication including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physician as required by specialty.

Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.

Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate.

Adheres to the Clinical Services policies and procedures when documenting information in patient’s medical record.

Facilitates the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician’s office.