Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

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This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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Work Shift: Evening Shift

Time Type: Part time

Department: CC015039 After-Hours Clinic

After-Hours Clinic - Monday-Friday 4:30p-9p - completion of an accredited MA program & a national MA certification/registration required at time of hire

Salary: Most new hires start between $17.20-$21.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Working under the direction of a physician, provides direct patient care to assigned patients by assisting in their examination and treatment.

High School Diploma or GED and completion of accredited medical assistant program

Related Field - 1 year healthcare or related setting as MA

1 of the following certifications is required:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - Unknown Issuer, Registered Medical Assistant - Unknown Issuer

Completes and documents patient care in a safe, efficient and timely manner in the chart/record.

Plans, prioritizes and organizes patient care tasks

Completes routine patient care tasks, including lab functions and medication administration (including vaccines).

Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed staff or provider.

Demonstrates knowledge of emergency situations and reacts appropriately.

Performs access-related activities and other support duties as assigned.

May participate in project management such as Vaccines for Children (VCF) and Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) etc.

Participates on hospital and system committees.

Performs other duties as assigned.