POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and customer service. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting providers during preparation and provision of patient visit, interviewing patient and obtaining reason for visit, room preparation, specimen collection and processing, medication administration, documentation in electronic health record and patient discharge.  Facilitates communication between internal and external customers. The Medical Assistant has successfully met all the requirements and expectations of the Associate Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant position. Senior Medical Assistant’s will have maintained the highest level of professionalism and performance by receiving exceeds or greater on annual performance appraisals and remaining free of any current formal disciplinary process.   The Senior Medical Assistant has advanced training that is demonstrated by successful completion of a continuing education program concluded with a passing score on an Adelante designated skills exam and written test.  If applicable, will be completed during probationary period.

 

EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day.  Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

 

OUR CORE VALUES

Compassion Excellence Integrity Learning Respect Sustainability