West Shore Family Practice office looking for Well Rounded Certified Medical Assistant Job details Pay: $17:00-22.00 per hour Job type: Full-time Number of openings for this position: 2 Schedule Monday thru Friday 8-hour shift Overtime No nights or weekend, paid holidays Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Qualifications: Required associate degree or diploma for credential MA program High School diploma and/or equivalent required Must be certified and have successfully passed a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT) with current and maintained Medical Assistant Credential Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association, prior to hire date Required 3-5 years’ experience in medical practice Must be organized and attentive to detail Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills Responsibilities: The Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician and Practice Manager Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance Provides care for the patient under the physician's direction Includes preparing patients for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and recording treatment in the medical record Assists with explaining patient instructions to the patient/family Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages including infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations Performs other duties as necessary