MEDICAL ASSISTANT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Medical Assistant exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of efficiently prioritizing multiple tasks under pressure. Demonstrated accountability and aptitude for managing increasing responsibilities within healthcare settings. Proficient in written and verbal communication, with attention to detail in spelling, punctuation, and grammar, alongside expertise in routine reporting, credentials verification, and adherence to mandated reporting requirements for child and dependent adult abuse.
Summary of Medical Assistant Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Health Sciences with 4 years of Experience
- Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
- Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families
- Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the healthcare team
- Be able to learn and use all functions of electronic medical record software and transcription software.
- Must accurately enter data into a database, search for information, send and receive email and attachments.
- Ability to record exam details
- Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to apply logic and draw conclusions based on knowledge
- Ability to refer to reference materials to solve problems
2. BS in Biology with 2 years of Experience
- Work with flexibility and respect for co-workers and claimants
- Work with confidential information, be organized and efficient
- Work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize and manage workloads and deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills, be resourceful and creative
- Must handle telephone conversations in a courteous and business-like manner
- Be tactful, diplomatic, mature and flexible
- Receive detailed information through oral and written communication
- Access, input, and retrieve information from computer
- Understand and interpret written reports
3. BS in Public Health with 3 years of Experience
- Previous Personal Support Worker or Medical Laboratory experience
- Previous experience as a medical assistant and/or proficiency in measuring various vitals signs such as manual blood pressure, pulse
- Experience working in a medical office environment
- Proficient knowledge of Electronic Medical Records system (knowledge of Accuro)
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Superior time management skills, excellent attention to detail
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
4. BA in Psychology with 5 years of Experience
- Board-certified by an appropriate midlevel practitioner certifying agency
- Experience in post-grad hands on hospital-based medicine
- Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with managed care
- Experience in Quality Management, data analysis and interpretation skills, post-grad hands-on clinical practice
- Excellent telephonic communication skills, interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent project management skills, experience with claims coding and review
- Excellent presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences
- Familiarity with current medical issues and practices
- Creative problem-solving skills, internet researching skills
- Basic computer skills, typing, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications skills
- Solid team player and team-building skills, designated quiet workspace
- Experience with managed care principles and utilization of evidence-based clinical criteria
5. BA in Public Health with 6 years of Experience
- Flexibility to meet the changing needs of the patients and the various clinics
- Ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances
- Effectively communicate both in writing and verbally to interact in a professional manner with colleagues, patients, families, and visitors
- Demonstrated PC skills (ex: MS Office and EHR use)
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
- Demonstrates awareness of current state, federal, and local laws relating to position and patient care
- Complies with all applicable infection control and safety procedures
- Increasingly expanded knowledge of principles and practices governing MA role and the ability to apply them effectively
- Performs delegated work with minimal oversight
- Must possess expanded knowledge of vaccinations, medications, their use, to include brand and generic names related to the clinic/location supported
6. BS in Health Sciences with 3 years of Experience
- Ability to analyze, problem-solve, and prioritize multiple tasks under pressure
- Demonstrates a high degree of accountability with increasing responsibilities
- Experience Healthcare, Medical Assistant
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Proficient in typing and good at spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral communication
- Credentials verification for clinical practitioner
- Mandated reporting requirements for Child Abuse
- Mandated reporting requirements of Dependent Adult Abuse
- Must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before employment and date of hire