Certified Medical Assistant

Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to patients on the unit.
• Keep the nurse informed of patient needs and conditions.
• Make scheduled rounds on the unit assuring the whereabouts and status of the patients.
• Ensure patient care equipment is in clean, working condition and in the appropriate places and keeping patient care areas clear of obstructions and in an organized manner.
• Assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed by the nurse.
• Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands.
• Maintain quality control logs following OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform EKG’s.
• Collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc. following proper infection control procedures.
• Absorb and review patient charts as assigned.
• Transport patient to appointments, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Standing: up to several hours at a time, which may include walking, climbing steps, and descending.
• Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.
• Driving: Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van or car to and from various activities.

Education / Experience Qualifications

• Current certification as a C.M.A.
• Previous experience working as C.M.A. in hospital or long-term care facility.
• CPR/First Aid training/certification.
• Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.
• Previous experience in a hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program preferred.
• 21 years of age or older is required.