On-call Medical Assistant - Kalamazoo, United States - West Michigan Cancer Center

Description

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant at WMCC is responsible for assisting nurses, providers and other staff with patient care, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasking.

Essential Functions:

• Preparing patients for their visit
• Ensuring patient comfort
• Maintaining patient areas
• Coordinating schedules in assigned areas
• Each day STRIVE to make a difference for your coworkers and the patients.

Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Medical Assistant program completion and certified or registered as an MA required.


Required Knowledge and Skills:
Previous experience in health care environment highly desirable. Must have or be able to obtain BLS certification. Excellent interpersonal skill to interact effectively with management, employees, peers and the general public. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to interpret, comprehend and complete complicated and detailed projects in a timely manner. Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently. High degree of integrity to keep confidential all information related to WMCC patients, employees, physicians, and institution related information.


Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally to waist-high level. Requires sitting/standing for long period of time. Manual dexterity required to use computer keyboard or other office equipment. Excellent visual and auditory acuity necessary.