SAH Medical Assistant

The position covers a wide range of responsibilities in an outpatient pediatric medical specialty setting that entail a combination of providing direct care and technical and administrative assistance to patients physicians and other staff in office.

On a daily basis the incumbent will perform a wide variety of computer referral clerical scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the medical practice with minimal supervision

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.


• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).


• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures values beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed.

• Minimum of one year working in medical practice or equivalent experience preferred and/or graduate of a certified Medical Assistant training program.


• Previous medical assistant experience and knowledge of medical practice operations preferred


• Knowledge of medical terminology interpreting physician orders executing medical referrals medical billing concepts and direct medical assisting.


• Ability to interact effectively with children with a variety of developmental behavioral and medical needs as well as their family members.


• Bilingual highly desired

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required.


• Training and certification in medical assistant curriculum or equivalent.