Certified Medical Assistant

Resolution Think•Killeen, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Resolution Think, LLC, through its joint venture partner, Cognito Systems, LLC, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Fort Hood, TX. In this role, you will provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced, 24/7 teaching hospital, assisting healthcare providers with patient examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and daily clinic operations while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with Government standards and established clinical protocols.

Requirements

Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or a formal U.S. Armed Forces medical training program.
Minimum 1 year of post-graduate clinical and administrative experience within the past 2 years, demonstrating hands-on proficiency in patient care and medical office operations.
Current CMA certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or another approved national/state accrediting body.
BLS (American Heart association or Red Cross)
Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

Perform basic medical assistance and procedures for patients.
Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when patient is released.
Complete screening, obtain, and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies, and vital signs on the correct form or in the correct systems.
Vital signs may include blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, height, weight, measures, and records intake and output; and assembling needles and syringes.
Assisting physicians, providers, nurses, and other health care staff with patient examinations/medical procedures when needed.
Perform basic medical procedures such as changing dressings/bandages and drawing blood.
Perform wound care by applying and removing bandages, binders, simple dressings, casts, slings, and hot and cold packs.
Obtains pulse oximeter readings and notifies registered nurse of abnormal readings per protocol.
Administers oxygen with mask or nasal prong.
Applies antiseptic solution for immunizations/skin testing.
Assist patients in walking, moving, and changing positions.
Assist with patient check-ins, screening, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
Maintain examination room stock supply levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies physician order.
Report on changes in patient condition to medical staff.
Administering medications, including injections under supervision of license staff (Provider, RN, LVN).
Sanitize and disinfect commonly used equipment.
Sterilize instruments, sterilize soiled equipment, and prepare patient rooms.
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.