CCMA Admin - Primary Care

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Medical Assistant Supervisor, the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) provides patient care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care in the office setting; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN/LVN and/or physician, evaluates outcomes, and consults with other health team members as required.
• Absorbs and applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served.
• Assists nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Healthcareers Association (CCMA) required.
• Current AHA BLS certification is required.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• Six months or more Medical Assistance experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Good communication skills are required, both verbally and in written form.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.

Physical Requirements

• None of the time: Push/Pull, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Reach with hands and arms
• Up to 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, Walk, Sit, Talk or Hear, Use Hands to finger, handle or feel

Work Environment

• None of the time: Wet, humid; Near moving mechanical parts; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Outdoor weather conditions; Extreme heat/cold; Risk of electrical shock; Work with explosives; Risk of radiation; Vibration
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Fumes or airborne particles

Special Vision Requirements

• Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.