Medical Assistant

at  Yale University

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two years of related work experience and a high school level education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 1:

Proven ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced medical office with a calm and pleasant personality.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 2:

Demonstrated knowledge of medical assisting standards and principles and knowledge of operational processes in a medical setting.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 3:

Highly motivated team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on excellent customer service in dealing with both physicians and patients.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 4:

Strong administrative, organizational skills and computer data entry skills. Strong attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 5:

References must indicate an excellent record of attendance and reliability.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

POSTING DISCLAIMER

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

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.