Medical Assistant, Family Medicine- Amherst

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Our practice is located at 170 University Drive Amherst MA 01002. As a Family Medicine office we offer comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages from infants to adults.

Convenient caring and complete: Amherst Medical Associates gives you all three close to home. Our primary care practice is a favorite in the Amherst area because families know theyll be treated with warmth and respect. Visits are comfortable relaxed engagements with friendly providers who are invested in your well-being and want you to feel better.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Medical Assistant to support the practice onsite Monday through Friday.

As true partners to our nurses and providers our Medical Assistants get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team. The vision is for our Medical Assistants to work 1 to 1 with their assigned provider while having the ability to rotate occasionally.

Responsibilities include:

Ensuring efficient patient flow through the office
Assisting during office visits (rooming examinations point of care testing immunizations procedures and treatments as directed)
Performing clinically appropriate tasks related to patient panel management (phone calls test results prescription refill coordination of care etc.)
Maintaining neat clean and safe patient care areas
Interacting with patients and their families in a professional friendly manner consistent with their needs.

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associates Degree Medical Assisting preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant National Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferredExperienceDirect MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years requiredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position. - Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments. - Accuracy and attention to detail. - Comply with all local state and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations. - Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure as well as collect blood samples and other specimens. - Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology procedures and protocols. - Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software. - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems. - Managing ones own time and the time of others.

Onsite

170 University Drive

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

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