Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) I

About the role

We are currently recruiting a Certified Medical Assistant to join our South Jersey Fertility locations in Marlton, Sewell, and Egg Harbor, NJ. The Certified Medical Assistant I plays a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting physicians, providers, and nurses per Axia Women’s Health patient protocol and care center physicians.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure they are comfortable.
• Prepare patients for examinations, complete comprehensive clinical intake.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Perform and document accurate blood pressure, height and weight, and patient temperature.
• Demonstrate appropriate chaperone technique and documentation.
• Assist with patient examinations and office-based procedures (routine procedures including colposcopy, IUD insertions, endometrial biopsies).
• Administer medications and injections as ordered by providers.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform CLIA waived tests per Axia and Care Center Protocols; perform blood draws.
• Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) – Enter and send medication and test orders per provider instructions.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked.
• Provide information regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up care.
• Respond to patient inquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and follow-up visits.
• Understand how to appropriately perform Nonstress Test (NST); ensure patient safety within clinical settings.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and other staff to ensure efficient practice operations.
• Upon successful completion of competency skills training, assist in office-based surgical procedures (procedures historically performed in an Operating Room and/or requiring moderate sedation or higher including LEEP, operative hysteroscopy, ablations, and D&Cs with or without suction) by preparing the procedure room, ensuring availability of necessary equipment, providing support to healthcare providers during the surgeries, and post-surgical processes including disinfection.
• Safely and efficiently assist patients with mobility, including transferring them between examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Ensure compliance with all Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) and policies (including HIPAA & OSHA).
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values by embodying its principles in daily activities.
• Uphold high standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and professionalism.
• Actively contribute to creating a positive work environment that aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current national certification as a Medical Assistant, such as CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA required.