Certified Medical Assistant

Genesis Healthcare System•Zanesville, OH

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care in a physician office setting and assists providers and staff in coordinating care. The role serves as a primary liaison among patients, families, staff, and providers. Employees are expected to support Genesis HealthCare System’s mission and values, place patients at the center of their work, and promote compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare. The position is in the Rheumatology department and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The work involves patient-care duties, clinical procedures, coordination and documentation, and maintaining safe, clean examination and treatment spaces. Occasional overtime may be required, and hours may be shortened based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must hold certification as a medical assistant through an appropriate board or registration through an appropriate board, or obtain one of these qualifications within six months of hire.
For NHA certification eligibility through an organization-proctored exam, at least one year of supervised clinical work experience within the last three years or completion of a health-field training program within the last five years is required.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Understanding of laboratory techniques.
Knowledge of clinical and diagnostic procedures.
Demonstrated pharmacology knowledge and ability to administer medication.
Knowledge of office practices, patient relations, medical law, and ethics.
Demonstrated understanding of coding and reimbursement systems, including ICD and CPT.
Ability to analyze and interpret clinical data and use critical thinking to make appropriate interventions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work around potentially dangerous or infectious materials and follow extensive safety precautions, including use of personal protective equipment as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with examinations and other office procedures.
Schedule diagnostic tests, surgeries, and pre-admission testing.
Perform initial-response screening according to physician-approved protocols.
Perform tests and procedures, including CLIA-waived tests, electrocardiography, respiratory testing, and phlebotomy by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Prepare and administer oral and parenteral medications, excluding IV medications, and immunizations as directed by a physician and permitted by state law.
Administer patient injections.
Call prescriptions into pharmacies as directed by a physician.
Serve as a liaison among physicians, patients, and patients’ families.
Practice Standard Precautions, hand washing, biohazardous-material handling, aseptic technique, and infection controls.
Collect and process specimens.
Maintain examination and treatment rooms, including supplies and equipment inventory.
Recognize and respond to emergencies.
Obtain and record patient histories and vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations, procedures, or treatment.
Accurately document patient communications and clinical treatments, including medication and immunization records.
Prepare patient information packets.
Provide courteous, compassionate, respectful, and timely service to patients, coworkers, visitors, and volunteers.
Communicate effectively, protect patient dignity and privacy, and handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.
Contribute to patient and employee safety, including safe patient and materials handling and appropriate infection precautions and protective equipment use.
Help maintain a safe, clean, quiet work environment and healing environment for patients.