Medical Assistant (Certified)

About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Accompanying patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for exams
• Performing and documenting vital signs
• Aiding with procedures
• Preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorization
• Performing EKGs
• Using CPR skills when required
• Drawing blood
• Providing patient education with regards to office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets
• Responsible for stocking exam rooms, cleaning rooms, cleaning instruments, disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards, and performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
• Adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of related customer facing experience
• Preferred healthcare experience
• Prior phlebotomy skills and experience
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association
• Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants
• Certified Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist
• National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Computer knowledge
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, patients’ families/visitors and clinical staff, including all levels of providers
• Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision

Skills and Abilities

• Computer knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Independence with limited supervision

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Day shift - 8 hour shift