The medical assistant performs direct and indirect patient care tasks under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. They participate as a member of the healthcare team to meet patient needs in accordance with organizational policies and care plans.
Requirements overview
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and have graduated from a medical assistant program. An active certification such as CMA, RMA, or CCMA is required, along with current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Key skills
Patient careMedical assistanceElectronic medical recordsBasic life supportCommunication skillsTeamworkClinical documentationAdaptability
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About Mayo Clinic
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Employees
49,199
Type
Nonprofit
Size
10,001+ employees
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
The medical assistant performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the
ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct
supervision of a physician (medical acts) or assigned supervisor. The medical
assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts
appropriate delegation from the RN or physician in meeting needs of the
patient/family. The medical assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with
the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and
principles of relationship-based care. The medical assistant carries out
designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to
unlicensed health care personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Arizona: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
* Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program.
* Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is required.
* Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
* Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program or hold
an active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification.
* Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is preferred.
* Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of
the following programs: American Heart Association, American Red Cross.
* Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support
(BLS) competency as determined by the work area.
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
* Experience working in a team environment.
* Computer proficiency required, including prior experience with electronic
medical record systems.
* Ability to work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing
needs.
* Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider
according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of
the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in
competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans
[https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/] – to take care of you and your family,
now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement
opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo
Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
* Medical: Multiple plan options.
* Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
* Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
* Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
* Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our
locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in
Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at
Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our
international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our
employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what
each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
[https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations]
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about
the "EOE is the Law" [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster]. Mayo Clinic participates
in E-Verify
[https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf] and
may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department
of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to
confirm work authorization.