JOB SUMMARY

Primary duties to serve as a Cast Technician and Certified Medical Assistant in the Medical Practice. Clinical care provided to patients is within the scope of practice defined for medical assistants and as directed by the provider.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• High School or GED required

• Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college in Medical Assisting

• Current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or for the certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

• Must possess a current CPR certification

  EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.

  OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures

• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice

• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families

• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately

• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions

• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures

• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks

• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

  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).