Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider in any necessary duties or responsibilities. This is a home visit position with travel in a company car. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities of the Certified Medical Assistant are: Assesses the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting with the patient. Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards. Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment. Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and co-workers. Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development. Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet the medical needs of patient. Assist with calling in medications for family practice patients. Maintains Prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services when needed. Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office. Assist with collections in the lab.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program
- Certified Medical Assistant License in Ohio
- Minimum 1-year medical experience.
- Phlebotomy Experience
- Communication Proficiency.
- Leadership.
- Learning Orientation.
- Ethical Conduct.
- Collaboration.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of professional medical theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional medical to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
- Operates a computer and keyboard
Responsibilities
- Assesses the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting with the patient.
- Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards.
- Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment.
- Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and co-workers.
- Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development.
- Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet the medical needs of patient.
- Assist with calling in medications for family practice patients.
- Maintains Prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services when needed.
- Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office.
- Assist with collections in the lab.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
