Medical Assistant ASC

Job Description

Facility: Ambulatory Surgery Center Lockport

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 7am-3pm, three days a week

Summary:
The Medical Assistant is under the direct supervision of the RN and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider.

The Medical Assistant is under the direct supervision of the LPN, RN, NP, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Associates degree or certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program required

EXPERIENCE

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email
• Medical Terminology
• Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking
• Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate hospital equipment
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
• Must strive for gentle, friendly, cooperative and courteous behavior toward our poor and underprivileged population