Job: Medical Assistant
Location: Dutchess County
Pay: $22.35/hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Type: Long term temp, possibly temp to perm
Position Overview: The role of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is to provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures.
Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including moving and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. Occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of force, such as assisting patients in arising from the exam table, pushing patients in wheelchairs, or assisting patients into/out of wheelchairs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require occasional lifting and carrying office supplies.
Typical Working Conditions: May require frequent exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other substances and conditions common to a medical office environment. Requires working in close proximity to other personnel. Requires use of computer keyboard throughout the work day. May require use of autoclave for instrument sterilization. Requires working under stressful conditions and/or working irregular hours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year of clinical experience in a medical office / clinic or hospital setting, or graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
Record of prior stable employment and / or favorable references.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with at least one year of recent experience as a medical assistant.
Current certification as a medical assistant or eligible for certification.
Must obtain certification through the CMM M.A exam course if not yet certified at time of employment.
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