Medical Assistant Certified

Job Description

Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D
• Graduated from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program
• CMA or CCMA certified
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and representatives of outside agencies
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Demonstrated proficiency in assessing and delivering care to a diverse population
• Adult, Infant, and Child CPR (BLS) certification
• Availability to work Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 am - 6 pm, including rotating weekend coverage for Saturday clinic

Key Responsibilities:

  Patient Preparation:

• Take and record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature) for all patients according to established protocols
• Perform tests including EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, and oxygen saturation as requested
• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and health center information
• Schedule patient appointments and follow-ups
• Comply with HIPAA regulations
• Oversee provider schedule and patient flow
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Director of Nursing (DON), or Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

• Keep work areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized
• Maintain Universal Precautions at all times; follow protocols for blood/body fluid spills
• Order lab and clinic supplies as needed
• Inspect supplies in exam rooms and supply closet at least quarterly and document in log books

Laboratory/Clinical Assistance:

• Review the order sheet and complete requisitions according to insurance/grant requirements
• Administer vaccines as directed by the provider upon completion of certification
• Collect and process lab specimens, ensuring specimen integrity
• Perform urinalysis, hCG, flu, Covid, strep testing, fingerstick blood glucose, hgb, and lead testing
• Record completed lab work in lab logs daily
• Autoclave instruments and record weekly spore count

ACO:

• Assist with quality improvement (QI) projects to support HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO, and PCMH quality measures

Working Conditions:

• Work performed in a busy outpatient clinic with direct patient contact
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting required
• Use of computers, phones, and standard medical office equipment.
• Must be able to respond quickly in urgent or emergent situations.

Salary Range: $19-$25.53