CetnerPoint Surgical - Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with the patient admission process.
• Collect patient information including family medical histories.
• Take patients’ vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate.
• Help patients dress/undress or use the bathroom as needed.
• Turn or reposition patients who are confined to a bed.
• Assist patients with food and/or hydration.
• Clean rooms, make beds and stock supplies.
• Perform basic medical tasks including wound care and catheter care.
• Assist with patient transfers and discharges.
• Monitor patients for signs of illness or infection.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of regulations applicable to patient care and/or other Center functions.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of patient care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Follow the Center’s exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (per State requirements).
• Certification issued by NHA or AAMA.
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy).
• Minimum 3 years CMA experience.