Medical / Healthcare CNA

Serve Your Community. What Life Working at Palms Looks Like:Mission and Meaningful Work: PMG is a not for profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). That means it's focused on serving underserved populations, offering affordable primary care and preventative services. We offer a wide array of services – family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, prenatal care, etc. – Patient-Centered, Community Focus: PMG emphasizes accessible care (same day scheduling, weekend appointments, bilingual staff) and works in communities throughout North Florida. It is also a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), meaning there's an emphasis on continuity of care, relationships with patients, etc.Culture & Community: Many reviews say that PMG has a "friendly, compassionate, professional" environment. There is pride among the staff in giving back to the community.Perks:Competitive WagesComprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceProfessional Development OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramsCompany Paid Life Insurance401k with 5% Match11 Paid Holidays20 Days PTORecognition and RewardsCommunity ImpactPosition SummaryThe Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/ Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) is a multi-skilled health professional who works in cooperation with other health care professionals to provide quality health care to the patient.Primary Responsibilities1) Responsible for patient careProvide necessary medical services to patients of Palms Medical Group (PMG) within his/her scope of practice in accordance with stated policies, procedures and protocols of PMG.Maintain the Electronic Health Record with up-to-date documentation of services provided.Provide patient educational materials as directed by PMG providers.Return phone calls to patients and vendors maintaining communication within scope of practice.Participate in training programs, educational sessions, etc. 2) Responsible for inventory managementMaintain knowledge of inventory procedures and submit any order requests to the VP of Business Continuity & Client Relations and designated Clinical Care Coordinator.Maintain knowledge of Vaccines for Children processes.3) Responsible for administrative dutiesRead and adhere to the Clinical Policy Manual.Participate in QA, QI and other meetings and/or activities as directed by the Clinical Care Coordinator or VP of Practice Management.Assist the VP of Practice Management with data collection as necessary.Assist with audits, administer and collect surveys, and follow up with red charts as directed by the Clinic Care Coordinator.Perform any other duty assigned by the Clinical Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educator, VP of Practice Management, or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.2) Job duties require the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.3) Exhibit competence in working with both pediatric and adult patients.4) May be expected to travel to and provide coverage for other PMG clinics during nursing staff absences.5) Assist in the training and mentoring of coworkers by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting skill development.Professional & Technical Knowledge1) Employee will exhibit competency when utilizing the following equipment:ECGPFTIn-house hemoglobinLab centrifugeAEDAutoclaveVital Sign MachineNebulizer and accessoriesBlood GlucoseINRIn-house hemoglobin A1cAny other equipment listed on job competencies2) Employees will comply with job competencies and skill checkoffs as part of the annual evaluation.3) Employees will be expected to navigate and operate Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Current BLS (basic life support) CertificationCommunications SkillsEffectively communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendorsPhysical/Mental/Emotional DemandsStanding for long periods of timeSitting for long periods of timeViewing a computer monitor for long periods of timeBendingStretching / ReachingWalking short distancesLifting up to 50 poundsOperating office equipment (computer, fax machines, telephones and copy machines)Reading forms / Instructions / Patients ChartsCommunicating well to people of various ages, educational levels, cultural backgrounds in person or by telephoneExposure to potentially violent / irate patientsHealth / Safety Consideration of PositionExposure to chemical infectious / contagious illnessExposure to chemical and inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitutionExposure to X-Ray radiationExposure to a variety of scents and odorsMust utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal state, and local guidelines and /or laws