Certified Medical Assistant, CMA - Family Practice

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another. The Medical Assistant answers the telephone and routes calls, prepares patients for exams and assists with procedures. This position identifies basic signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status and provides basic information and reports to the nurse. The Medical Assistant assures lab work, tests, procedures and surgeries are scheduled and notifies pre-authorization and hospital of applicable cases. At Altru, the culture emphasizes support and teamwork, offering opportunities for skill advancement, work with the latest technologies, and the fulfillment of giving back to the community. Altru is driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive, believing in the power of community and the difference they can make together.

Requirements

Must have Unlicensed Assistive Person - Med Assistant (UAP/MED III) certification from North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) prior to start date.
Must be certified in one of the following prior to start date: Medical Assistant Certified from American Association for Medical Assistants (AAMA), Medical Assistant Certified from National Heathcareer Association (NHA), Medical Assistant Certified from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Medical Assistant - Registered from American Medical Technologist (AMT), or Medical Assistant from National Association for Healthcare Professionals (NAHP).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of start date.
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record prior to start date.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

Answers telephone and directs calls as appropriate in a prompt manner.
Prepares patients for exams and assists with procedures, per provider request.
Reports the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly according to standard operating procedure.
Gathers and documents relevant information about the patient's visit using information from the patient/patient's family and previous medical records.
Assures lab work, tests, procedures and surgeries are scheduled according to standard operating procedure.
Follow standard operating procedures for pre-authorization and hospital of applicable cases.
Identifies basic signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status and provides basic information which licensed nurses use in identification of problems and needs.
Administers medication using the 6 Rights and according to standard operating procedure.
Demonstrate competency and ability to carry out department functions including location, set-up and use of equipment used for the assigned area.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.