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Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
- Certified Medical Assistantunmatched
- Computer Skillsunmatched
- Copying Machinesunmatched
- Healthcare Providersunmatched
- Hospitalunmatched
- Infectious Diseasesunmatched
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
- Manual Dexterityunmatched
- Medical Assistanceunmatched
- Medical Terminologyunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Outpatient Careunmatched
- Patient Careunmatched
- Patient Safetyunmatched
- Photocopyunmatched
- Physician Assistantunmatched
- Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Description
Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p 9a-5p
Summary:
The Medical Assistant is under the direct supervision of the LPN, RN, NP, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree or successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program required or three (3) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant experience is required.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first ninety (90) days of employment
EXPERIENCE
- Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email
- Medical Terminology
- Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking
- Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate hospital equipment
- Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient
- Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
- Must strive for gentle, friendly, cooperative and courteous behavior toward our poor and underprivileged population
WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases, occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements, contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances, may be exposed to patient elements, exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness), subject to varying and unpredictable situations, handles emergency or crisis situations, subject to many interruptions, occasionally subjected to irregular hours, occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries, handles absentee replacement on short notice, may be exposed to toxic chemicals due to photocopier, flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of unit.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lewiston, NY |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.chsbuffalo.org |
About Company
Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.