Medical Assistant

Duties: Provides direct and indirect support to the clinician in the delivery of patient care. The CMA/MA prepares the exam room, chart, and patient to be seen by the practitioner and performs/implements orders for diagnostic tests. CMA/MA accurately administers medications, including immunizations by all routes except IV. CMA/MA routinely arranges outside referral appointments and provides patient education under the direction of the clinician when appropriate. The CMA/MA must function under the direct supervision of a physician, RN, or midlevel practitioner. The CMA/MA is expected to consult frequently with the supervising practitioner and to inform the clinician of the information given or actions taken. Care provided, including but not limited to lab specimen collections, injections, phlebotomy, in-house lab tests, vaccines, screenings, and referrals.Education:CMA Required:Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.Certification Completion as a Certified Medical AssistantMA Required:Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Training Program or 6 months commensurate work experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting.CMA/MA Preferred:Bilingual (Spanish/English)Work Experience:CMA Required: 1-3 months of related experienceCMA Preferred: 3-6 months of related experienceMA Required: 1-3 months of related experience if completed program; 6 months if did not complete programMA Preferred: 3-6 months of related experienceLicenses, Certificates or Registration:CMA Required:CPR Certification, Current Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant; Must possess a valid state Driver's license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation.MA Required:Proof of certificate of completion from the Medical Assistant Training Program or if commensurate work experience must have copy of High School Diploma or GED; Current CPR Certification; Must possess valid sate Driver's license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation.Mission: To provide evidence-based healthcare utilizing a patient empowered team approach resulting in individual wellness.Vision: Best place for patients to receive care. Best place for providers to practice medicine. Best place for employees to work.Values: Integrity, Respect, Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Diversity, Safety, Professional. #J-18808-Ljbffr