Medical Assistant I

Job description

JOB CATEGORY: PRIMARY CARE / COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER / MEDICAL ASSISTANT / MA: POSITION SUMMARY: This position involves assisting the professional and para-professional staff in rendering health care. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. - Thorough knowledge of nursing aide duties preferred. - Must become proficient in phlebotomy within 120 days of hire. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: - Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire date. Certification must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certification current at all times. SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: - According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC an...