Certified Medical Assistant, Sovah Orthopedic & Spine Clinic

Lifepoint Health•Danville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sovah Danville is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to patients in the primary care clinic under the supervision of the physician. Provides continuity and coordination of care in the outpatient setting. This role involves performing basic patient care activities, decentralized testing, office procedures, maintaining supplies, conducting patient assessments, administering injections and immunizations, completing forms, and accessing patient reports via computer. The Medical Assistant will also report abnormal findings to nursing staff, assist with maintaining patient rooms and common areas, manage drug samples, hazardous waste, filing, patient follow-up calls, and assist with phone calls including calling in prescriptions.

Requirements

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Requires the ability to read and write legibly and carry out directions promptly and accurately.
Must exhibit effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Requires the ability to respond quickly and calmly under stressful or emergencies.
Ability to operate or learn to operate the following equipment: Pulse Ox, Ear Syringe, Cryosurgery instruments, EKG Machine, Suture/Staple Removal, Nebulizer, Crash Cart, Portable O2 tank, and assist with minor surgery.
Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to patients.
License: CMA or RMA, or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA, must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
Experience working in a medical office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
Performs decentralized testing; office procedures; monitors refrigerator temperatures; Orders supplies and maintains stock; conducts patient assessments; administers injections and immunizations; completes forms as requested or needed; and accesses the computer for patient reports.
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the nursing staff.
Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
Maintains drug sample closet, assists with hazardous waste management, conducts filing, conducts call-back follow-up, and assists with phone calls, including calling in prescriptions.