Certified Medical Assistant, Foley Adult Outpatient

AltaPointe Health•Foley, AL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting with patient assessments, administering medications and injections, communicating with the care team, and maintaining patient records. The Certified Medical Assistant will also be responsible for specimen collection, patient education, and providing emergency care when needed. The position requires adherence to professional ethics and productivity standards, with potential for coverage at other outpatient programs. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Possesses current certification for a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
General knowledge of nursing care.
General knowledge of psychiatric disorders.
Knowledge of medical terminology, especially those terms associated with psychiatric care.
Familiarity of psychopharmacology.
Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including injections.
Knowledge of crisis intervention.
Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record systems.
Knowledge of cultural diversity.
Knowledge of Trauma lnformed Care Principles.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in topics, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment

Responsibilities

Assists with the completion of the assessment process of patients including but not limited to the following: Height/weight, vital signs, and current medication list.
Administers injections, observing the seven rights of medication administration.
Communicates effectively with the physician and care team regarding the patient's physical and mental condition.
Interfaces actively and cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team.
Reports laboratory results to the physician.
Responds to patient phone calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
Calls in prescription refills as directed by authorized prescribers.
Facilitate PAs for prescriptions.
Updates patient medical records as needed.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, including venipuncture and point of care testing.
Assists in instructing patients about medication and special diets.
Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, etc.), according to the AltaPointe Policy & Procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
Meets AltaPointe productivity standards.
Effectively demonstrates the application of MA competencies.
When necessary, provides coverage at other Baldwin County outpatient programs.
Adheres to professional code of ethics.
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs.
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
Actively works to enhance clinical skills.
Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy.
Documents in a clear, concise manner regarding all patient care provided.
Completes all required forms, logs, notes and other applicable documentation promptly and accurately.
Writes legibly on handwritten documents.
Meets AltaPointe productivity standards.
Treats patients with care, dignity, and compassion.
Respects patient’s privacy and confidentiality through knowledge of and strict abidance to HIPAA standards Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
Assists patients and visitors as needed.
Does not allow personal values to inhibit the ability to relate to and care for others.
ls sensitive to the patient's needs, expectations, and individual differences.
ls gentle and calm to patients and families.
Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
Works in a dependable, cooperative, and positive manner with program and AltaPointe staff members.
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees, when required.
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Accesses appropriate community resources according to patient needs.
Follows AltaPointe Policy & Procedures.
Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e., CEUs).
Attends required in-services and workshops.
Other duties as assigned.