Certified Medical Assistant-Family Practice (FT)

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

1d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports providers and patients in a family practice setting. The role prepares patients for examinations, records medical history and other clinical information, assists with tests and procedures, collects and transports specimens, and administers medications and treatments in accordance with standards of care. The position also supports patient education and care planning, maintains instruments and equipment, and may float to other clinical departments as assigned. The Medical Assistant maintains accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and protects patient confidentiality. The role follows clinic, organizational, and regulatory policies, including infection control, safety, and risk management procedures. It also requires effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, providers, colleagues, and other departments; participation in staff meetings, training, emergency drills, and quality-improvement activities; and completion of assigned duties and other duties as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age; positions requiring driving require age 21 and a valid driver’s license.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test, if applicable.
Must complete an Employee Health meeting before starting employment.

Responsibilities

Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for providers.
Record patients’ past medical history, vaccine status, vital statistics, and medication reconciliation.
Maintain compliance with department and clinic requirements, and state and federal regulations and policies.
Answer, greet, and direct callers; take messages and document them in patient records.
Clean, package, and sterilize instruments where sterilization equipment is available.
Participate in mandatory in-services and attend staff meetings.
Follow policies and procedures, and participate in emergency-preparedness drills.
Maintain confidentiality of patient records and discuss patient information discreetly in accordance with HIPAA.
Use department forms and document appropriately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Identify victims of abuse and follow the process for reporting abuse.
Collect, label, and transport specimens appropriately.
Set up for procedures using proper techniques.
Use knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures.
Collaborate in patient care planning and participate in education specific to patient diagnoses and needs.
Assist providers with special tests and procedures.
Serve as a resource to other staff members and maintain supportive working relationships.
Participate in process-improvement teams and interdepartmental efforts.
Assess each patient for safety, medication dosage appropriateness, and other needs.
Act as a liaison among patients, families, providers, and staff.
Complete assigned workload and other duties as assigned.
Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with standards of care, including calculating pediatric medication doses and using equipment appropriate to the patient’s size and age.
Float to other clinical departments as assigned.
Represent MRH’s CHOICE values professionally and maintain effective verbal and written communication.
Follow organizational attire and dress-code policies; manage time and responsibilities effectively and report to work punctually.
Complete required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure or certification updates; participate in meetings or review minutes as required.
Contribute to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Follow infection-control, safety, and risk-management procedures and applicable regulatory standards.