Yale New Haven Health - Westerly, RI
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Westerly, RI
Hospitals
About the position
The Medical Assistant position at YNHHS involves providing patient-centered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role emphasizes respect for patients' preferences, values, and needs, ensuring high-quality and safe patient care while contributing to an exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to and from exam and/or treatment areas, ensuring patient safety by following established organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Provides direct and indirect patient care activities essential for high-quality patient care.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, peers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Enrollment in or completion of an accredited medical assistant training program.
- Knowledge of general medical terminology required.
- BLS certification required.
- Preferred 12-18 months of experience as a Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Associate, preferably in an outpatient clinical setting.
- Clinical competency and computer experience required.
- Phlebotomy skills preferred.
- Current Medical Assistant Certification or completion within 1 year of hire.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.
- Flexibility in adjusting priorities based on patient needs.
- Professional and tactful communication skills.
