Medical Assistant SJRMC Hospital/en-US/SJRMC/job/SJRMC-Hospital/Medical-Assistant_R0001314/apply Love what you do; Love where you live Position Summary: The Medical Assistant is an integral part of the patient care team and acts as the liaison between the provider and the patient to meet the medical needs of the patient. Required Behaviors: As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED Successful completion of one of the following 1) Completion of Medical Assistant Training Program with attainment of MA Certification within 8 months of hire OR 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant with attainment of MA certification within 8 months of hire 2) EMT Basic or Intermediate, current licensure BLS Certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire) Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in related clinical setting Duties and Responsibilities: Establishes strong working relationships with providers while facilitating excellent patient care Consistently exceeds customer service expectations and communicates effectively Strong data entry and computer abilities in addition to proficiency when performing department specific clinical skills Must be able to perform accurately and quickly in a busy, stressful environment, setting priorities as to duties Understands and follows policy and procedure Builds productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter and demonstrates teamwork Actively participates in the department Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMCs Service Standards into their daily work Safety Courtesy Effectiveness Stewardship Other duties as assigned Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions: Accepts the risk of exposure to job-related illness and injury which may cause long-term health problems Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance and when required differentiate colors accurately Must be able to sit and walk frequently or for long periods of time; must be able to stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist routinely Constant use of the computer and keyboard Must be able to lift greater than 50 pounds and push 0-300 pounds frequently Special Demands: Sets limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of care o Effectively copes and strives for balance when caring for acutely ill patients and families Posted YesterdayFull timeR0001314 As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission. To learn more, visit us at http://www.sanjuanregional.com.