You’ll need
Certifications
✓Several of our clinical specialties including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Family Practice, require active medical assistant certification through one of the following:
✓National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
✓American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
✓CPR certification or willing to become certified upon hire required
✓May require phlebotomy certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
✓Prior experience working as an MA, CMA, CNA, EMT or 2 years of prior experience working in a medical office assisting with patient care
Education
✓High school diploma or GED required
✓Completion of Medical Assistant educational program or higher education courses in health sciences or related experience required
✓College graduates from a health sciences program interested in gaining patient care experience and in pursuing a career in healthcare are welcome to apply
Qualifications
✓American Medical Technologists (AMT)
✓National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
✓American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Prior experience using an electronic medical record (e.g. Epic) preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchTuition assistancePaid parental leave
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About the role
Provide support to physicians during examinations, minor office surgeries, dressing changes and other first aid procedures
What you’ll do
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Provide support to physiciansProvide support to physicians during examinations, minor office surgeries, dressing changes and other first aid procedures
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