Medical Assistant Jobs

Building Name: ECH - Elizabethtown Community Health CenterLocation Address: 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown New YorkRegularDepartment: ECH - Health Centers ClinicalFull TimeStandard Hours: 40Shift: VariablePrimary Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PMWeekend Needs: As ScheduledSalary Range: Min $15.64 Mid $17.83 Max $20.01Recruiter: Logan Bara

The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider. The Medical Assistant performs those direct care activities which are allowed to be delegated to unlicensed personnel under the New York State Education law Section 6530 (11), regulations, hospital policies and standards met by Nursing Services. Qualifications / Job Requirements:

Education / Skills Required:

• 3 months experience in an physician office practice setting preferred
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant Program preferred
• Mus maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times
• As applicable, the individual has training, competency in attending to the special needs and/or behavior appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being given.
• Holds certification for Basic Life Support or willing to perform within first month of hire
• Must possess the ability to collaborate with other health personnel.
• Must be highly motivated, able to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patients, patient’s families, staff and management.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Comprehension of medical terminology
• Must be high school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.