Certified Medical Assistant

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant will provide clinical support to patients, manage provider schedules, and assist with medical procedures and documentation. They are also responsible for maintaining exam rooms, managing clinical supplies, and providing clerical office support as needed.

Job details

· Assists in providing clinical care to office patients as delegated by supervising provider · Manages provider’s daily schedule and patient flow to expedite care and maximize clinical time · Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms, and checks two-patient identifiers · Communicates status of delegated task completion to supervising provider · Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs as indicated (i.e. height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation) · Inputs pertinent clinical information into the electronic health record timely and with accuracy and collects home medication lists · Assists clinicians with clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department. Keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information pertaining to the patient’s visit · Prepare and maintain exam rooms for patient arrivals. Clean and/or maintain inventory of supplies (medical included) and equipment throughout the practice. Notifies supervisor to order clinical supplies, clinical equipment and pharmaceuticals as appropriate · Under the supervision of a provider, administers routine injections when delegated, and documents in real time and with accuracy · Participates in practice and department meetings, trainings, etc. to promote continuous improvement of quality patient care · Takes initiative to learn, understand, and stay current with community resources and the greater healthcare system · Maintains patient rights and abides by all confidentiality obligations pursuant to CCHC and HIPAA · Provides clerical/office support as necessary (i.e. scheduling appointments, greeting and registering patients, scanning incoming medical records and paperwork, preparing medical records, answering phone calls and taking messages, faxing, etc.) · Ability to float to other MACC practices when required · Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested · Ability to read, write and communicate in English · Medical Assistant - Certification from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) · Completion of a post-secondary medical assisting program required for PCP Office (Preferred for Specialty Office) · Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers · Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management skills · Experience with current office technology, proficient with computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.) · Minimum of two years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred

What you’ll do

The Certified Medical Assistant will provide clinical support to patients, manage provider schedules, and assist with medical procedures and documentation. They are also responsible for maintaining exam rooms, managing clinical supplies, and providing clerical office support as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certification from the AAMA or NHA and possess a Basic Life Support certification. A minimum of two years of clinical experience and completion of a post-secondary medical assisting program are preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical care
• Patient flow management
• Vital signs monitoring
• Electronic health records
• Medical terminology
• Injection administration
• Customer service
• Time management
• Office technology
• HIPAA compliance
• Patient registration
• Inventory management
• Basic life support
• Interpersonal skills
• Taking Messages
• Patient Rights
• Vital Signs
• Patient Flow
• Blood Pressure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Respiratory Rate
• Medical Records
• Clerical Works
• Customer Service
• Hospital Information Systems
• Confidentiality
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Electronic Medical Record
• English Language
• Heart Rate
• Intravenous Therapy
• Inventory Management
• Medical Assistance
• Microsoft Office
• Publicly Funded Health Care
• NHA Certified
• Pharmaceuticals
• Telephone Skills
• Proactivity
• Time Management
• Setting Appointments

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Assistants