Covenant Health (Tennessee)
Location
Lewiston, ME | United States
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
The Lead Medical Assistant in Pediatrics will work to meet the needs of the practice by providing clinical and clerical support services. They will provide clinical care to patients within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, including obtaining vitals, in-office testing/procedures (EKG's, urinalysis, draw blood, pregnancy test, etc.), administering injections, and assisting in the assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimension of patients and participate in implementing a plan of care. In this role, the Lead Medical Assistant will be responsible for training and preparing new Medical Assistants to assume functions within the practice and developing patient education information with the assistance of a provider. They will work with the Practice Manager to develop and maintain quality indicators.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Associates degree in Medical Assisting preferred
National Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or the National Center for Competency Testing required
BLS certification required
Must either have national certification upon hire or graduate from an accredited 2-year Medical Assistant program AND obtain certification within 1 year of hire
Experience:
3-5 years previous experience as a Medical Assistant
Working knowledge of office practice and procedures
Medical terminology preferred
Other Skills Required:
Must have excellent guest relation and interpersonal skills
Effective use of telephone skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities at once
Demonstrated leadership ability
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
•Compassion
We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.
•Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.
•Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
•Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
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