Medical / Healthcare CNA

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”

Job Summary The Certified Medical Assistant will utilize their expertise to make a significant impact in both clinical and administrative roles. In this position, they will perform various tasks, ranging from assisting with patient care and advanced procedures under the direction of a licensed Independent Provider (LIP) to ensuring smooth office operations. As a certified professional, the Medical Assistant’s skills will enable them to perform clinical and administrative duties with high competence, contributing to superior patient care and clinic efficiency.

Essential Job Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clinical Duties Patient Preparation and Assistance Assist in preparing patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and providing reassurance.

Support healthcare providers during patient exams by preparing exam rooms, organizing instruments, and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.

Independent Clinical Tasks: Perform blood draws (venipunctures or capillary punctures), administer injections and vaccines, and assist with minor procedures as ordered by the LIP.

Administer oral, topical, sublingual, or injectable medications per LIP’s orders and within the medical assistant scope of practice.

Conduct regular quality control tests to ensure the accuracy of lab results and proper lab equipment functioning.

Sterilization and Infection Control: Sterilize medical instruments using autoclaves or other sterilization methods and disinfect exam rooms and equipment after each patient encounter.

Use appropriate PPE (gloves, masks, gowns) to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

Emergency Response and Patient Care: Provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies as per Basic Life Support (BLS) standards.

Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when delivering patient care.

Age-Specific Care: Provide age-appropriate care and understanding for patients from newborns to elderly individuals.

Administer vaccines per pediatric immunization schedules and assist with specimen collection for lab testing.

Ensure readiness of emergency equipment in pediatric settings and respond to medical emergencies involving children.

Administrative Duties Medical Record Management: Ensure accurate and up-to-date patient records by entering data, filing documents, and managing electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Safeguard patient confidentiality and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Office Support: Manage general office tasks, including answering phones, organizing medical supplies, and maintaining inventory.

Assist with billing, coding, and insurance claims processing as guided by experienced staff.

Perform pre-visit planning to gather relevant patient information for upcoming appointments.

Provide timely responses to telephone encounters and patient inquiries.

Complete documentation for urgent care follow-ups, communicable disease reporting, and hospital transfers.

Schedule patient appointments, confirm and verify patient details, and assist with urgent care patient follow-up calls.

Prepare informed consent documents and coordinate the transmission of lab specimens (e.g.,