Medical Assistant II - Float

Company: Berkshire Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION The Medical Assistant II is a part of the BFS Clinical team. He/she is responsible for assisting the practitioners in the performance of procedures and other patient care required by the clients. The Medical Assistant II functions clinically under the direction of the practitioners and will perform other duties as requested by the Practice Site Supervisor. The Medical Assistant II will work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure timely and smooth office flow, always keeping the needs of the patient first. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.) Experience: At least three years experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician#s office preferred. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required. EKG experience and injection experience preferred. Experience in handling multiple telephone lines and excellent clerical/organizational skills required. Medical terminology required. Experience in specimen testing and physician office experience preferred. Education and Training: High School diploma or equivalent required.Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required. License, Certification # Registration: CPR certification required within three months of hire. CMA or RMA - Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required within 90 days. Other Requirements: Experience in basic office skills required. Data entry skills preferred. Working knowledge of Windows based PC applications required. Experience in surgical scheduling, procedures, etc. preferred. Ability to work independently and take direction. Demonstrated ability to read and follow written/verbal direction. Sensitive to diverse cultures and cultural differences. Knowledge of community services. Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-paced, multifaceted position. Good telephone communication skills. Must be flexible to cover for vacations and earned time absences. Flexible hours required. Self-motivated and ability to be independent and flexible within a team framework. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

• The Medical Assistant II is a part of the BFS Clinical team. He/she is responsible for assisting the practitioners in the performance of procedures and other patient care required by the clients. The Medical Assistant II functions clinically under the direction of the practitioners and will perform other duties as requested by the Practice Site Supervisor. The Medical Assistant II will work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure timely and smooth office flow, always keeping the needs of the patient first.

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:

• At least three years experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician's office preferred. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required. EKG experience and injection experience preferred. Experience in handling multiple telephone lines and excellent clerical/organizational skills required. Medical terminology required. Experience in specimen testing and physician office experience preferred.

• Education and Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.

• License, Certification & Registration:
• CPR certification required within three months of hire.

CMA or RMA - Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required within 90 days.

• Other Requirements:
• Experience in basic office skills required. Data entry skills preferred. Working knowledge of Windows based PC applications required. Experience in surgical scheduling, procedures, etc. preferred. Ability to work independently and take direction. Demonstrated ability to read and follow written/verbal direction. Sensitive to diverse cultures and cultural differences. Knowledge of community services. Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-paced, multifaceted position. Good telephone communication skills. Must be flexible to cover for vacations and earned time absences. Flexible hours required. Self-motivated and ability to be independent and flexible within a team framework. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

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