Certified Medical Assistant

St. Catherine University • Saint Paul, MN

21h

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care by obtaining vital signs and using clinical skills including laboratory work, phlebotomy, EKGs, and immunizations. The role requires effective communication and working relationships with patients and a diverse range of individuals, as well as with staff, faculty, students, organizations, and the general public.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skill and experience obtaining patients’ vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, height, and weight.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students, organizations, and the general public.
• Strong analytical skills to assess patient needs.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Laboratory and phlebotomy skills.
• Excellent human relations skills with a diverse range of individuals and students.
• EKG competency.
• Immunization competency.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year or greater of clinical experience in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients’ vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, height, and weight.
• Assess patient needs using analytical skills.
• Perform laboratory and phlebotomy tasks.
• Apply EKG and immunization competencies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students, organizations, patients, and the general public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed