Certified Medical Assistant

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Certified Medical Assistant Full Time Glenn Research Center, CLEVELAND, OH, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1236 Salary: $23.52 Annually Be the First Smile Patients See and an Essential Part of Their Care As a Certified Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in creating a positive patient experience from the moment someone calls our clinic to the completion of their visit. Working alongside an experienced occupational health team, you'll combine administrative expertise with hands on clinical care to support the health and well being of our workforce. If you're organized, compassionate, and thrive in a fast paced healthcare environment, we'd love to meet you. General Description Under the guidance of the Program Manager, the Certified Medical Assistant will have duties at the front desk, taking calls, scheduling appointments, getting charts prepared and assisting with patient care as needed. This is a critically important role, and the duties are split between administrative and clinical responsibilities. How You Will Fulfill Your Mission Attend to the needs of our patients that call to schedule appointments for exams. Maintains the scheduling book, and ERHS scheduling system. Organize the charts as the appointments are being made. Greet Patients as they come in for their appointments. Assures cleanliness in the front of the office and maintains a well organized working station. Maintains precise records for use by appropriate members of the occupational health team. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings and alerts MD/NP as needed. Maintains confidentiality of patient records and information. Assists in the health assessment of workers by obtaining vital signs, performing basic laboratory tests, and assisting the Healthcare Provider as needed. Perform various patient testing including, but not limited to EKG’s, phlebotomy, hearing and vision screenings, spirometry, audiometry, and specimen collection. Maintains supplies and equipment. Reports malfunctions and shortages promptly to the appropriate individual. Able to identify a walk in emergency and respond in an effective manner. Follows current and proper medical procedures for own safety and that of the patient. The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed. Why We Value You You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail. You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners. You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across. You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation. You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful. You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work. Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements Minimum Qualifications High school Diploma or equivalent. Certification as a Registered Medical Assistant. Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (must be completed within 3 months of hire). Minimum two (2) years of training in a clinical setting. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications Completion of a NIOSH Spirometry Course. Designation as an Occupational Hearing Conservationist through CAOHC. Working Conditions The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting and occasionally with irregular hours. Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr HSG, LLC