Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Adult Outpatient Pavilion OBGYN - Days

Licensure, certification, or registration required for hire and continued employment: Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association. AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.

Experience

• Required: One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program. No work experience required if individual is a graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Required: Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc.
• Required: Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Preferred: Previous experience in an academic health care environment.

Education & Training

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician.
• Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policy/procedure.
• Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care which deviates from standard, and identifying educational resources to meet developmental needs.
• Handles, transports, accesses, and/or contacts medications and related supplies.

Schedule

• Works all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
• Schedules, including requirements of shift rotation and hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements.

Age-Specific Groups Served

All

Physical Requirements

Physical

• Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing and sitting.
• Frequent bending.
• Walking (distance).
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other).
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).

Mental/Sensory

• Strong recall.
• Reasoning and problem solving.
• Hearing.
• Speak clearly.
• Write legibly.
• Reading.
• Logical thinking.

Emotional

• Fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle multiple priorities.
• Able to adapt to frequent change.