Certified Medical Assistant I

About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant I plays a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting physicians, providers, and nurses. This role is an on-site position.

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.
• Absorb and provide information regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up care.
• Respond to patient inquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Aid in scheduling appointments and follow-up visits.
• Ensure patient safety within clinical settings.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and other staff to ensure efficient practice operations.
• Assist in office-based surgical procedures (Nonstress Test, LEEP, operative hysteroscopy, ablations, and D&Cs with or without suction).
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked.
• Understand how to appropriately perform Nonstress Test (NST).
• Provide information regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up care.
• Assist with patient examinations and office-based procedures (Routine procedures performed during the regular course of the day including but not limited to colposcopy, IUD insertions, and 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.
• 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.
• Actively contribute to creating a positive work environment that aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current national certification as a Medical Assistant, such as CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA required.
• CPR Certification required if performing Office Based Surgeries.
• OB/GYN or Women’s Health experience preferred.
• eClinicalWorks (EMR) experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Careful and empathetic attitude towards patients.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide coverage at satellite locations, where applicable, as needed.

Benefits

• Full-time benefit eligibility with benefits beginning the first of the month after starting.
• Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs.
• Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!
• 401(k) matching!
• Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering.
• Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia’s medical insurance.
• Axia-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law.

Pay or shift range

$18 USD to $23 USD