Description

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Summary:

This is an entry level position for a medical assistant, who has graduated from an accredited medical assisting program, but who has not yet taken a credentialing exam. This also is a transitional position for a person with clinical experience to gain medical assisting experience and become credentialed.

The medical assistant trainee provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.

Responsibilities:

– Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient’s reason for visit. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.

– Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.

– Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.

– Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.

– Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.

– Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Requires high school diploma or GED.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Must obtain their Medical Assistant credentials within 18 months of hire

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Requires six months of experience in a clinical field

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer:NCHEALTH

Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: BR Urgent Care

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Blowing Rock

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No