Medical Assistant III - Medicine (Westminster)

Responsible for assisting physicians and nursing staff with patient care. Responsible for chart management and patient flow. Performs delegated medical tasks and may perform clerical duties. Where the electronic system is in use, this position will utilize the system as documented in the department and/or FPI standard operating procedure and process; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Edits, formats, and reviews a variety of documents and materials created by others.  Proofreads for grammatical, typographical and basic content error.           

• Converts rough copy and drafts to final version quality reports, presentations, and documents.  Includes incorporating edits from multiple reviewers, adding graphics and effects to presentations, and applying campus style guidelines.                                                                    
• Drafts and signs routine correspondence and replies to inquiries which do not require technical program knowledge.                                                                                                       
• Develops, implements, and maintains paper and electronic filing systems which meet department needs and satisfy requirements for retention and information security.  Enters, updates, and retrieves information as needed.  Creates reports as needed.                                     
• Researches, analyzes, and summarizes information and source materials for reports independently and communicates findings orally and in writing.                                                        
• Receives and reads incoming correspondence and information.  Summarizes and prioritizes review of correspondence.  Screens out items to be handled personally and forwards remainder with necessary background material.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Medical Assistant certification required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• 5 or more years medical assisting and medical office experience and 2 or more years of specialty experience
• Demonstrated skill in venipuncture preferred
• CPR certification is required