Required:

• Medical Assistant Certificate, CPR Certificate and Phlebotomy/Blood Withdrawal Certificate
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life-threatening medical problems
• Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal and subcutaneous medications
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to department clinics as assigned.
• Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards
• Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow
• Knowledge to schedule patient for referrals to specialists
• Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests.
• Skill in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information
• Skill in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various job duties.
• Ability to maintain composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload
• Knowledge of Human Genetics terminology and procedures.

Preferred:

• Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Bilingual- Spanish