Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant Full Time Easton, MA, US 19 days ago Requisition ID: 2928 Salary Range: $18.00 To $23.00 Hourly Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) All Mass Locations Reports To: Clinical Operations Manager GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : Responsible for assisting Physicians and Physician’s Assistant as a Certified Medical Assistant with patient care, Durable Medical Equipment fitting, casting/splinting, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; authorizing drug refills as directed; preparing patients for x-rays; removing sutures; removing staples; changing dressings; and wound care. Educates patients and family by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions. Monitor patient’s environmental safety (e.g., fall precautions faulty equipment, transmission precautions). May be asked to apply Durable Medical Equipment as needed Must be able to work closely with the casting/splinting of acute fracture care Ability to identify abnormal patient values for triages purposes. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Document medical information using approved medical terminology in the EHR system. Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed. Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs . Qualifications Requirements: Must be certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA) ** Must be a credentialed medical assistant or Licensed health professionals. Certified Medical Assistant. Certification through AMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT OR MA licensed LPN, PT, PTA, OT or OTA MA licensed ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified) Clinical skills, documentation skills, and communication skills Ability to perform various clinical procedures while in exam room Computer skill proficiency in EHR, Microsoft word and outlook Efficiently assist in the coordination of a busy office, including use of email, document scanning, and word processing Professional, pleasant, cheerful, enthusiastic demeanor, neat appearance required Motivated individual with team approach Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary . #J-18808-Ljbffr