Medical / Healthcare CNA

Location
120 Ed Schmidt Blvd, Suite B, Hutto, 78634

Department
Family Med Clinic

Schedule
Mon-Fri 8a-5p

Job Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant 1 assists in the delivery of health care for patients under the direction of a physician. This position performs a wide variety of patient care activities, including maintaining clinical records and documentation, administering medications, giving injections, and taking vital signs.

Essential Functions

Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.

Prepare treatment rooms for examination; clean rooms after procedures, disinfect equipment, and restock supplies.

Accompany patients from the waiting room and prepare them for examination.

Interview patients and record or input information into the medical record; collect all medical data to facilitate the physician’s ability to draw conclusions about the patient’s needs; ensure all charts and forms for the office visit are ready for the provider.

Measure and record patient vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height) and prepare patients for examinations, tests, procedures, and x‑rays.

Perform routine patient testing, acquire and process electrocardiograms, and collect blood specimens and urine samples.

Prepare and administer routine oral and rectal medications, injections, and vaccinations excluding controlled substances, as directed by the physician; identify and report adverse reactions.

Remove sutures and staples and change sterile and non‑sterile dressings, as requested.

Key Success Factors

Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists.

Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate medical administration.

Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time.

Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations and procedures; familiarity with HIPAA regulations.

Ability to observe patient’s general physical condition and notify nurse or healthcare provider of abnormalities.

Ability to give injections and draw blood.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Excellent bedside manner and ability to put patients at ease; appears friendly, reassuring and approachable.

Ability to take instruction from a physician.

Familiarity with medical charts and records.

High attention to detail.

Benefits

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

Qualifications

Education : H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

Experience : Less than 1 Year of Experience

Certification/License/Registration :

BLS: BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from a listed credentialing body.

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA.

Certified Clean Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA.

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, AAMP or AAH.

National Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from NAHP.

Clean Medical Assistant Certified (CMAC) from AMCA.

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