Medical Assistant - Full-time Days

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 -

Monday - Friday (8am - 4:30pm)

Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients. Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
• Able to assess and interpret data reflective of the client’s status
• Provides care outlined in standards, policies and procedures
• Specialized departmental training to provide care to patients within the role
• Successful completion of SMH orientation
• Command of verbal and written English
• Positive interpersonal communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Operation of clinical equipment
• Demonstration of clinical competence

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

Educational Requirements:

Graduate of a two year accredited Medical Assistant program preferred

License/Certification:

Medical Assistant

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range: $19.85-$30.05 -