Medical Assistant Certified

PositionSummary Responsible for assisting physicians, nurses and office supervisor with clinical duties. Cross training as needed per practice. Primary Position Responsibilities 1.Initial Intake 2.Patient Room Preparation, Before and After Care 3. Patient Order 4.Point of Care 5.Patient Safety 6.Attend Staff Meetings Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Medical Assistant Certification Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: License, Registry or Certification: Required: Medical Assistant Certification required; must have CPR certification or obtain within 6 months Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Customer service skills required; computer skills, detail oriented and multi-tasking skills Physical Demands/Work Environment Work Environment Factors and Hazards: Indoor Work Environment - 2/3 and more Outdoor Work Environment - Not Applicable Use of personal or HHS vehicle - Not Applicable Working in Confined Spaces - Not Applicable Extensive Travel - Not Applicable Loud Noises - Not Applicable Body Fluids - 1/3 to 2/3 Infectious Diseases - 1/3 to 2/3 Pharmaceutical/Drugs - 1/3 to 2/3 Radiation - Not Applicable Chemicals - Up to 1/3 Dust or Airborne Particles - Not Applicable Gas/Fumes - Not Applicable Machinery - Not Applicable Vibration - Not Applicable Electricity/High Voltage - Not Applicable Direct Patient Care Contact (Hands on, face to face patient contact) - 2/3 and more Indirect Patient Care Contact (Enters patient room, no patient contact) - 1/3 to 2/3 Physical Requirements (Activities Which Routinely Apply): Talk - 2/3 and more Hear/Listen - 2/3 and more Stand - 2/3 and more Sit - 2/3 and more Walk - 2/3 and more Bend - Up to 1/3 Climb - Up to 1/3 Stoop/Kneel/Crawl/Squat/Crouch - Up to 1/3 Reach Above Shoulder Level - Up to 1/3 Smell - Not Applicable Taste - Not Applicable Lift - Up to 50 lbs Carry - Up to 50 lbs Manipulate Foot Controls or Pedals - Not Applicable Position Requires Use of Hands For: Typing/Keyboard/Mouse - 3-5 hours Writing - 1-3 Hours Repetitive Movement - Zero Fine Manipulation - 1-3 Hours Simple Grasping - 1-3 Hours Firm Grasping - 1-3 Hours Twisting/Turning - Zero Pushing/Pulling - Zero Feeling/Handle - Zero Driving - Zero Visual Abilities Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - Up to 1/3 Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) - 1/3 to 2/3 Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) - 2/3 and more Peripheral Vision (ability of observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) - Up to 1/3 Depth Perception (three dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) - Up to 1/3 Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) - 2/3 and more Hearing Abilities - Hear/Listen Ability to hear alarms on equipment - 1/3 to 2/3 Ability to hear client calls - 2/3 and more Ability to hear instructions from Physician/Co-Workers - 2/3 and more Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefitofferings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicants hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).