Medical Assistant/CMA/LPN - CHC Primary Care Clinic - FT DAYS

Qualifications

• Must receive certification (CMA or equivalent from one of the following: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT) within 15 months of hire, (1 year experience + 3 months certification window)
• AHA CPR certification required by end of month from 60 days of hire and maintained
• Previous patient care experience preferred
• Positive, cheerful attitude
• Self-starter, flexible and caring individual
• Demonstrates accuracy in documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information

Requirements

• Required 1 year of MA experience and 3 months certification preparation time
• Certification through one of the listed organizations within 15 months of employment: CMA--American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), RMA--American Medical Technologists (AMT), CCMA--National Healthcareer Association (NHA), NCMA--National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Skills

• Process and prepare the patient for assessment and treatment
• Assist medical clinician with office procedures
• Daily sorting of incoming patient reports/results for medical clinician’s review
• Clean, maintain and care for instruments, equipment and all work areas including preparing instruments to send to sterile processing
• Send approved prescriptions to pharmacies or patients
• Accurately administer injections, immunizations and/or medications
• Telephone counseling of patients under direct supervision of the medical clinician
• Respond to patient calls in a timely manner
• Order and restock examination rooms with medical supplies
• Schedule appointments for patient procedures and examinations and prioritize referrals
• Accurately and timely documentation of all care/education/conversations provided to patient
• Obtain pertinent information and records for patients referred to medical clinician
• Convey a warm, caring environment for patients and staff
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptive to different situations with regards to patients, medical clinician, co-workers and leadership
• Maintain competency in all position responsibilities including tracking of training for certification