+ DESCRIPTION OF POSITION + The Clinic Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the direction of the provider and/or licensed nurse. They must be able to handle emergency situations and to provide optimal service to the patient, providers, and the clinic sites. They are responsible to perform a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for patients, as directed by the provider according to established procedures. + QUALIFICATIONS + Professional/Educational + Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required. + Certified by the American Heart Association in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). + Experience in Ambulatory Clinics preferred. + DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required. + Personal + Computer knowledge and clerical / business office functions. + Possesses a sense of responsibility, initiative, and teamwork. + Works effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion and diplomacy. + Possesses the ability to work under pressure. + Willingness to be flexible and adaptable. + Possess the ability to maintain the Standards of Conduct. + Ability to use the proper channels of communication.