Pursue your path with kindness in your heart as a Medical Assistant at °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä
Medical Assistants are the unsung heroes of healthcare! These professionals are crucial to the efficient operation of outpatient and ambulatory care facilities, where you will perform both administrative and clinical duties. As a physician's right-hand person, you will often be the first point of contact for patients. If you're considering a career as a Medical Assistant, it's important to know that you'll be a crucial part of the healthcare system, making a tangible difference in patients' lives.
About °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä
As one of the nation's largest nonprofit systems, °ÄÃÅÁùºÐ±¦µä now has more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals in 24 states. We serve some of the most diverse communities across the nation and in each location, humankindness leads the way.
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As a Medical Assistant, you will:
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What it takes to be an Medical Assistant here:
Enthusiasm to help others, working efficiently, and empathy for our patients. You’ll take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts- ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You will be comfortable managing medical records- charts and EMR, taking patient vitals, and communicating patient concerns, and collaborating with other Medical Assistants across our locations to identify process improvements and strengthen communication in support of ensuring patient needs are being met.
Requirements include:
*High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
*BLS certification (must be certified through the American Heart Association)
Other qualifications that vary by location include:
*Six (6) months of experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred
*Certification must be obtained through one of the private agencies approved by the Medical Board of the state that you reside
*American Association of Medical Assistants (preferred)
*American Medical Technologists
*Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
*Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT)
*Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred
*Satisfactory completion of an approved Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Medical Assistant program required
*Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required
*Medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice required
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Your Total Rewards Offerings
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, performance bonus eligibility and more!
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Questions?
If you have questions or want to learn more, please contact our Recruitment team at careers@commonspirit.org