Medical Assistant Certified - CMG Bedford/Full Time 8a-5p

Centra Health•Bedford, VA

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical practitioner, provides patient support services and office clerical duties. Medical Assistants coordinate patient care under Centra’s Professional Practice model and collaborate with providers and members of the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care focused on achieving desired outcomes. The position is at CMG Bedford and is full time, with an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a medical assistant program.
Current certification or registration through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or another equivalent organization.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) completion.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a medical assistant.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient examinations and treatment under a provider’s direction; measure vital signs and obtain patient health histories.
Provide health promotion and counseling to patients and caregivers under a provider’s direction.
Build rapport with potential and actual patients and caregivers to identify patient care requirements and support understanding of the plan of care.
Administer medications and immunizations, provide wound care, and perform personal health interventions as directed by a provider and when deemed competent.
Perform patient testing, including specimen collection, CLIA-waived testing, blood collection, and electrocardiograms.
Serve as a communication liaison for the healthcare team.
Assist with patient scheduling and follow-up care.
Maintain accurate, detailed patient records and charts in an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.