About the role
Job Description
- Rochester Location - Also, role requires travel to multiple sites, including Genesys, St. John, and Warren.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks essential to delivering quality and compassionate patient care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Medical Assistant will begin each patient interaction by greeting and escorting patients to the exam room, where they will obtain comprehensive medical histories and establish a welcoming environment. Throughout the patient visit, the Medical Assistant will measure and record vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation for clinical review. In preparation for examinations and procedures, the Medical Assistant will ready patients by explaining next steps and positioning them appropriately. During provider interactions, the Medical Assistant will provide clinical support by assisting the provider throughout examinations and procedures, facilitating a seamless and efficient patient experience.
Qualifications
**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**
* High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent * One of the following: * Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hours minimum) * Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with minimum one-year clinical medical assisting experience within the past five years * Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with minimum one-year clinical experience * Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) * Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with minimum one-year clinical experience within the past five years * Military trained medical personnel with minimum one-year clinical experience within the past five years
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
* Computer proficiency and EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience * Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills * Clinical skills experience in ambulatory patient care settings
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:**
* Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation
Additional Information
Role requires travel to multiple sites, including Genesys, St. John, and Warren.