Description

Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care professionals in department clinics. The MA 3 will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned. Salary Range: $27.24 - $35.94 Hourly

Qualifications

Required: * Medical Assistant Certificate * CPR/BLS Certificate * Phlebotomy/Blood Withdrawal Certificate * Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life threatening medical problems * Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal and subcutaneous medications * Knowledge of medical terminology * Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner. * Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards * Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow * Knowledge to schedule patient for referrals to specialists * Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments * Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests. * Skill in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information * Skill in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various job duties. * Ability to maintain composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload * Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures. * Ability to work flexible hours and travel to department clinics as assigned. Preferred: * Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. * Bilingual- Spanish