CMA - Medical Assistant

CMA - Medical Assistant

Profession: Medical Assistant

Specialty: N/A

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Monday - Friday

Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Experience: Minimum of two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.

License: N/A

Certifications: One of the following is required if the worker completed a non-accredited Medical Assistant Program:

• Registered Medical Assistant Certification through AMT
• Registered Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Personnel
• Registered Medical Assistant through the American Allied Health
• Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association
• National Certified Medical Assistant through NCCT
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals
• California Certified Medical Assistant through the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants
• BLS

Must-Have:

• Ability to follow directions from the supervisor and communicate needs effectively
• Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to unlocking the full potential of vulnerable seniors

Description:The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the medical staff in the provision of safe and efficient delivery of medical services.The Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical duties such as scheduling medical appointments, greeting participants, and filing medical records.Responsibilities include taking and recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and maintaining equipment and supplies.The Medical Assistant collaborates effectively with all team members to promote the organization’s mission.Duties include preparing participants for appointments by setting up exam rooms and obtaining accurate histories.They perform required pre-exam physical tests and assist the physician during examinations as appropriate.General medical procedures such as dressing changes and suture removal may also be performed under supervision.The Medical Assistant collects and prepares laboratory specimens and performs routine sterilization procedures of medical equipment.Triage and address unscheduled requests for physician visits in the clinic as directed.They support specialists in prepping participants for exams and ensuring that the necessary information is documented.Maintaining clinic logs and ensuring exam rooms are properly stocked and sanitized is a key responsibility.The Medical Assistant conducts required quality control checks on clinic lab equipment.They perform ordered procedures and provide teaching to participants as directed by the physician or specialist.COVID testing is performed as needed.The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.

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