Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pediatric Infusion and Specialty Clinics

About the Role

Medical Assistants provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient's physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Patient care, vital signs, assisting licensed health care professionals, performing various laboratory tests, quality control indicators, and clinical intake
• Assists in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients
• Assists with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure
• Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, data collection, and documentation
• Provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures, including preparing laboratory specimens, performing testing (point of care testing, CLIA waived testing, ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, specimen collection), appropriate cleaning and sterilization of instruments/equipment and rooms, disposing of contaminated supplies, performing wound care, administering medications
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency
• Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the Health Care Provider (HCP)
• Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care
• Maintains supplies and equipment
• Documents and captures charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit
• Performs administrative support responsibilities, including drafting letters and/or assisting with completion of forms, facilitating scheduling, pending medication refills, assisting with coverage of in basket messaging, assisting with clinic/chart prep
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care and recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification
• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), the AMT (American Medical Technologists), NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions), the ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), or the NHA (National Healthcare Association)

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping/traveling
• Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs
• May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease

Pay

$19.37 - $26.83 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off