1. Maintains comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment. 2. Prepares patients for examinations. Provides routine information related to medical treatments and procedures. 3. Measures and records vital signs. Collects specimens. Prepares examining rooms. Selects and lays out medical supplies. 4. Maintains medical equipment. Records and reports patient information. Retrieves laboratory test results and patient files. 5. Escorts patients and visitors. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. 6. Performs clerical functions related to medical activities.
Preferred Education: Experience working with phlebotomy in the last two years. Experience with set-up and assisting with minor surgical procedures using sterile technique. EPIC experience preferred.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Experience working with phlebotomy in the last two years. Experience with set-up and assisting with minor surgical procedures using sterile technique. EPIC experience preferred.
Required Skill/ability 5: Demonstrated exemplary attendance, punctuality and reliability, as attested by references.
Posting Position Title: Medical Assistant
Required Skill/ability 3: Demonstrated ability with sterilization of surgical instruments, proper labeling and handling of specimens. Demonstrated phlebotomy skills. Ability to perform all CLIA Waived Testing (POCT). Data entry skills associated with the use of an EMR. Proven ability working in an Internal Medicine/Acute Care setting.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
University Job Title: Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine - Yale Health
Required Skill/ability 1: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with heavy emphasis on customer service. Ability to function as a member of a collaborative and supportive team. Willingness and flexibility to move between departments, teams or projects. Ability to establish positive working relationships with staff and patients of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Required Skill/ability 4: Proficiency in handling confidential and sensitive issues. Thorough knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and protocols. Models appropriate and professional behavior and serves as a role model for others. Consistently projects a positive image of self, the team and the department in order to constantly improve culture and morale.
Required Skill/ability 2: Well-developed critical thinking skills and the ability to use sound independent judgment in order to identify and resolve issues. Excellent multi-tasking, prioritization and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced environment.
Two years of related work experience and a high school level education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Internal Number: 59983BR
About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
