Medical Assistant, Certified/Registered (FT)8a-5p Bristol Surgical - Bristol, TN

Medical Assistant, Certified/Registered (FT)8a-5p Bristol Surgical - Bristol, TN

Job ID: 004GJB

WMA

Nursing Support - Bristol Surgical

Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period) - Day

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION
The Medical Assistant, Certified/Registered will work under the supervision of a Physician or their designee. The Certified/ Registered Medical Assistant is responsible for patient care assigned to that position. One of the primary responsibilities of the medical assistant is to follow assigned duties outlined by specific physicians. The assistant should possess a basic knowledge of clinical principals and procedures and demonstrate skills and techniques of good patient care. The duties and expectations will ensure a standard of patient care. As additional duties develop, the assistant should document and update the list of required responsibilities on competency check list. The physician and his/her assistant should have a partnership relationship that enhances the overall medical treatment of each patient. This position will demonstrate competency in the care of patients of infants, adolescent, adults and geriatrics.
This position may also assist providers in documenting clinical interactions with patients, filling out paperwork, summaries and referral letters after a visit and entering data into medical records.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
See Table of Organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education (ABHES) and have successfully passed the Certification Exam from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate (GED or HISET) or confirmation of three years of experience in hospital/medical setting. Minors of 16 and 17 years of age who have not yet graduated from high school may be employed in this role as long as they remain actively enrolled in their secondary school program.
Valid and active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) licensure
Certified/Registered Medical Assistant certification/registration is required for this position
AHA BLS is required for direct patient care provider

Requirements
No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.