Certified Medical Assistant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care;
- Performs other related duties as assigned;
- Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies;
- Knowledge of all confidentiality requirements regarding HIPAA and strict maintenance of proper confidentiality on all such information;
- Prepare patient electronic medical records to ensure that all appropriate documentation is present for each patient visit;
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations;
- Helping maintain a clean, courteous, and professional working environment;
- Work alongside physicians to provide personalized primary care;
- Assist in building medical policies and procedures;
- Blood draws, vitals, immunizations & EKGs;
- Provides side by side assistance to general and plastic surgeons during in office procedures;
- Performing vitals and documenting in the EMR system;
- Clean rooms and equipment after each examination and prepare for next patient following appropriate infection control techniques;
- Prep exam rooms for providers and patients;
- Greet patients in a courteous manner and explain clinic procedures.
Requirements:
- Dermatology experience preferred;
- Excellent telephone etiquette;
- Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant – Certified (CM) required;
- Medical Assistant Interim (IC) credential will be considered;
- Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent experience;
- Excellent Computer Skills;
- Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients;
- Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures;
- Current BLS Certification;
- Able to travel to other area clinic locations;
- Administer medication to inmates/residents under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator;
- Must exhibit passion for outstanding results and compassion for those we work with and serve;
- An active CPR card;
- Cooperates with medical and administrative staff to ensure compliance with standards and regulations;
- Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner.