Certified Medical Assistant

Essential Functions:

• Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator or Office Manager, screen interview, counsel and provide direct patient care.
• Document all clinical observations, findings and services provided in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
• Report all abnormal observations and findings to the appropriate medical provider in a timely manner verbally or via Skype.
• Obtain and document all vital signs including: height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, pulse, pain assessment, body mass index (BMI), and last menstrual period (LMP). Assist patients in completing assessment forms including, but not limited to, Consents, Depression (PHQ), Functional Assessment and Patient Education Tool, as per Center protocols.
• Administer and appropriately document the following tests/procedures/treatments as ordered by providers including but not limited to: EKGs, CLIA waived Testing, Venipuncture/obtaining Labs Specimens and Administering Vaccines according to Center protocol. Assist with examinations and procedures as needed and as per national standards and Center protocols.
• Demonstrate proper use of assisted devices including walkers, canes and crutches; escorting patients when necessary.
• Responsible for retrieving appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiology reports as requested.
• Assist in transporting paperwork, and other materials between sites when appropriate.
• Review Rx, Results and Office voicemail folders daily and the, Nurse/ physician pools, daily for tasks, follow-ups as assigned, send Urgent Lab Recall and Missed Appointment letters, as required.
• Responsible for notifying Clinical Coordinator of supply and medication shortages in a timely manner.
• Immediately inform supervisor about any equipment malfunctioning.
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization and maintaining clinical equipment and medical instruments as per protocol.
• Responsible for preparing and organizing the supplies in the examination rooms. This includes preparing examination table; ensuring that supplies are not expired and are maintained in an organized manner in cabinets; ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available for the practitioner’s use; and informing the Clinical Coordinator of the supplies to be orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain refrigerator, freezer and ambient room temperature logs and CLIA waived test logs daily.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties in accordance with the current Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties when assigned to other clinical areas.
• Communicate with clinical, clerical, and managerial staff to provide continuity of patient care.
• Practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with OSHA Blood Bone Pathogens Standards, and Center policies and procedures.

Attend health center and network meetings, as required and assigned.

• Report any unusual occurrences or problems in a timely manner to Unit Coordinator.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Customer Service:

• Professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (if applicable).
• Commits to exceeding expectations of the patient.

Cooperation/Teamwork

• Works well with others.
• Contributes input to improve outcomes.
• Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night Shift
• On Call
• Weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person