Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Multispecialty Surgery Clinic - Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician. Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem-solving, in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policy/procedure. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care which deviates from standard, and identifying educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations, and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements and/or as needed.
Requirements
- One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if the individual is not a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
- Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc.
- AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent for continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Responsibilities
- Provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician.
- Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem-solving.
- Handles, transports, accesses, and/or contacts medications and related supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
