Certified Medical Assistant

Zufall Health • Somerset, NJ

215d • $19 - $24

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Site Manager and under a matrix system of supervision and guidance of the PCMH Care Coordinator (PCMH) and Director of Nursing, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) assists patients and their families in all aspects of their clinical interaction with their provider. The CMA is an integral part of the Care Team and ensures that all patients have optimal health outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Have current certification as a Medical Assistant
• Have current certification for EKG, Phlebotomy and BLS
• Minimum 6 months experience in clinical/medical setting, or at least 120 hours of externship experience

Responsibilities

• Greet patient and family cordially at every visit, using cultural sensitivity and customer service skills.
• Assist providers within the patient care team with the care of patients including obtaining information on reason for visit, medical history, social history, family history, medications, allergies, vital signs, and others.
• Responsible for entering information into the electronic medical records, verifying accuracy and reviewing answers at subsequent visits.
• Ask patients if they have recently seen another provider, received new medications or were recently in the hospital.
• Participate in Care Team meetings (i.e., huddles) to prepare for patient visits and anticipate needs.
• Assist in providing translation if needed or obtaining access to language line if the provider indicates.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all patients by following HIPPA regulations and policies and procedures set for by the Zufall Health Center.
• Remain present in the exam room during pelvic, breast, genital and rectal examinations.
• Inform provider that patient is ready and review clinical information to expedite visit.
• Assist in the educational process during and after the visit, including translation of instructions, reviewing of materials, answering questions, and ensuring that all questions are addressed by provider.
• Ensure that patient understands instructions and obtains a follow up appointment if indicated by the provider.
• Participate in collaborative initiatives and PDSA's as directed by PCMH, Director of Nursing, and Chief Medical Officer.
• Obtain vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and pain scale at every visit unless not required by type of visit.
• Verify data and repeat a blood pressure reading at the end of the interview using a manual cuff if the patient initially had an elevated blood pressure reading.
• Follow standing orders for patients with diabetes, patients with hypertension, and others as developed by providers.
• Obtain finger stick samples for glucose, hemoglobin, and hemoglobin A1C as per provider order or following standing orders.
• Inform the provider of results of all tests done in the examination room, chart controls and enter results in the EHR.
• Ensure that every room is clean and specimens are properly disposed of after every patient.
• Enter medications into the EHR, listing prescription medications first, followed by over-the-counter medications and supplements.
• Assist provider in administering ordered vaccines by preparing vaccine in appropriate syringe and in the appropriate amount.
• Assist with completion of forms, insurance referrals, notes for work or school and other paperwork.
• Provide PCMH with a list of supplies as soon as it is noted that the last box of the item has been opened and in use.
• Check supplies in all exam rooms daily, check stock in storage areas weekly, and complete list of needed supplies on a daily basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the PCMH or Site Administrator and the Director of Nursing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees