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 ambulatory health care facility.

Essential Functions
Summons and prepares patient for office visit.

Assists Physician or PA with medical office procedures.

Administers medications, including injections, documents meds given or prescribed by ordering provider as required by specialty.

Adheres to nursing policy and procedure when documenting in patient’s record.

Attends support staff and department meetings to keep informed of employee issues and concerns as well as organizational updates.

Maintains confidentiality of clinic materials.

Provides and reinforces patient instruction and education as indicated.

Accepts responsibility for reading and referencing new policies and procedures.