Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - TVC 1st Care Clinic

About the role

As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with skilled providers and professionals who share a commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. Joining our outpatient clinics means becoming part of a trusted organization that values growth, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients we serve.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate.
• Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
• Aids providers with exams and minor in-office procedures, including taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, ear irrigation, and performing EKG's.
• Acts as chaperon as needed.
• Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed.
• Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
• Collaborates with clinicians and nursing staff to implement and evaluate direct patient care.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling of patients.
• Communicates test results to patient.
• Acts as a resource to clinician to provide optimal patient care.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas.
• Orders supplies and stocks patient care areas.
• Maintains an up-to-date inventory including medication/injectables and immunizations (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).
• Develops and maintains an effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Medical Assisting Program.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Registration is required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Recent healthcare experience preferred.
• Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match.
• FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs.

Pay

Compensation $21.07 to $30.34 hourly wage based on experience and education.

Schedule

Full-time, 36 hours perk week, 3x12 Hour day shifts, varied.