Certified Medical Assistant, Express Clinic (Cadiz, OH)

Job Summary

About the role

The MA will provide patient care under the direction of the health care provider and clinic supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problems.
• May be required to collect urine drug specimens, draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and /or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and /or nasal administration.
• Perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the physician.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Formulate and document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider (s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for the patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred but NOT required
• CMA certification preferred but NOT required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 5 days

Qualifications

• Ability to perform urine drug screens, administer injections.
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
• Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
• Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.