Certified Medical Assistant

This part-time position will be based in Plymouth on Tuesdays and North Easton on Wednesdays, with flexible hours available throughout the remainder of the week.

About the role

Responsible for assisting Physicians and Physician’s Assistant as a Certified Medical Assistant with patient care, Durable Medical Equipment fitting, casting/splinting, environmental and organizational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; authorizing drug refills as directed; preparing patients for x-rays; removing sutures; removing staples; changing dressings; and wound care.
• Educates patients and family by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.
• Monitors patient’s environmental safety (e.g., fall precautions, faulty equipment, transmission precautions).
• Applies Durable Medical Equipment as needed.
• Works closely with the casting/splinting of acute fracture care.
• Identifies abnormal patient values for triage purposes.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Documents medical information using approved medical terminology in the EHR system.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials, ensures cleanliness, and prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.

Requirements

• Must be certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Credentialed medical assistant or licensed health professional: Certified Medical Assistant through AMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT OR MA licensed LPN, PT, PTA, OT, OTA, or ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified).
• Clinical skills, documentation skills, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform various clinical procedures while in exam room.
• Computer skill proficiency in EHR, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
• Efficiently assist in the coordination of a busy office, including use of email, document scanning, and word processing.
• Professional, pleasant, cheerful, enthusiastic demeanor, and neat appearance.
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills, including telephone etiquette.
• Motivated individual with a team approach.
• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.