CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT ROCKY MOUNT, NC, US Salary Range: $16.00 To $20.00 Annually Position Purpose Performs Clinical duties as they pertain to outpatient clinical care. Assists provider (Physician/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) with medical procedures and tests in conjunction with patient visits. Position will participate in QI activities as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Attendance during normal work hours is an essential function of the job to ensure work goals are met and customers are served. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Escorts patients to the exam room, and prepare the patient for exam Obtains patient history and chief complaint Obtain lab specimens, give injections, and perform routine medical tests Call in prescription per PA/FNP/MD orders Performs light housekeeping chores Maintains adequate inventory of medication supplies Place pharmacy orders Assist in assuring goals and objectives are met Receives telephone calls, answering inquiries, and/or refers questions to appropriate staff members Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program. MUST HOLD A CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CMA) CERTIFICATION . Current CPR/BLS certification is required. Certification is required to demonstrate competency in the performance of duties specific to infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Must be knowledgeable of HIV, and Sexual Transmitted Diseases. SKILLS/ABILITIES: Maintain Confidentiality; Good computer skills; Multi-tasking; Well organized with good oral and written communications skills. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as in a typical office. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for periods of one or more hours; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Good vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr