CMA II | FT | Weekdays | Weight Mgmt and Wellness Clinic | Cordova

About the role

We serve the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. This role involves providing care in a medical practice office or clinic under the direction of a provider. Duties include assisting patients, performing clerical tasks, collecting and recording patient data, and administering medications.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assists patients throughout the visit as needed
• Accompanies patients to the exam/procedure room
• Responds to patient needs in a professional and friendly manner
• Performs clerical activities related to patient care such as scheduling appointments and diagnostic imaging exams
• Collects and records patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure
• May assist with physical examinations and performs EKGs, removing sutures/staples, and changing sterile and non-sterile dressings
• Effectively collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis utilizing non-invasive techniques
• Assists with undressing, cleansing, and positioning patients for specific procedures
• Performs skin tests and venipuncture of skin for purpose of withdrawing blood
• Affixes and administers medication and immunizations under the direction of the physician or advanced practice provider
• Authorizes prescription refills and provides prescription information to pharmacies ordered and authorized by a physician or advanced practice provider
• Administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an emergency
• Prepares and cleans exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control
• Ensures instruments are cleaned and sterilized and contaminated supplies are properly disposed
• Prepares orders, sorts, stores, and restocks supplies for exam/procedure room
• Provides patient education and instructions under the authorization of the supervising physician
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required - Medical Assistant or similar 3-5 years work experience
Required - HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association
Required - NCCT Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing
Required - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Required - Demonstrated proficiency in motivational interviewing and teach back method techniques
Required - Ability to act quickly in emergency situations

Qualifications

Preferred - AMT Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists
Preferred - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association
Preferred - Nationally Certified Medical Assistant - National Association of Health Professionals
Preferred - AAMA Certified Medical Assistant - The American Association of Medical Assistants

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good balance and coordination
• Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials

Benefits

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.