Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgery

Rapid City Medical Center, Llp•Rapid City, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Rapid City Medical Center is excited to offer a full-time Certified Medical Assistant position in our Surgery department. In this role, you'll assist physicians with patient care, handle clerical and organizational tasks, manage appointment scheduling and charts, and provide patients with the information they need to fully benefit from our clinic services. Enjoy the stability of a schedule with no nights, no weekends, and no holidays, all while working under direct onsite physician supervision in a supportive environment. Rapid City Medical Center is a physician clinic dedicated to excellence, choice, and patient-centered care. We prioritize building strong relationships with our patients, partnering with them throughout their health journey. Our team of 90 physicians and advanced practice providers, supported by over 400 employees, combines leading-edge technology with medical expertise to ensure efficient and effective appointments and smooth insurance interactions. We thrive on collaborating with smart, compassionate individuals. Our work can be challenging, but we are motivated by serving our families, friends, and community in meaningful ways. We value work-life balance and career satisfaction, offering competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and a workplace where you can feel proud of your contributions.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program.
Minimum of one year's work experience in medical service.
Active Medical Assistant Certification.
Maintains CPR certification.
Knowledge of health care field and medical specialty.
Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical specialty.
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
Skill in performing tasks appropriately.
Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
Skill in understanding of patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Responsibilities

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting routine lab specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; performing aseptic procedures, taking vital signs; nonintravenous injections; administering medications by unit dosage as ordered by the physician; observing & reporting patients' signs or symptoms; administering basic first aid; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families per physician direction; answering calls and providing pertinent information to the physician.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned which may include: respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly.
Performs other duties as assigned.