Certified Medical Assistant MA - Family Medicine Kenhorst
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant (MA) gathers, screens, communicates, and acts on information under delegation from a provider, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse, within the MA’s scope of practice. The role combines clerical work with direct patient care in a family medicine office. Clerical work includes greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and updating patients’ electronic medical records. Clinical work includes rooming patients; taking medical histories; obtaining and recording vital signs; preparing exam rooms and patients for examinations and procedures; explaining treatment procedures; supporting patient flow; and assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants during examinations. The position requires current medical assistant certification or registration. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, starting at 7:15 a.m. or 7:45 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m., with the possibility of one evening per week until 7:00 p.m. Friday shifts end at 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or graduation from a medical assistant program.
- Current medical assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP, or NHA. Certification from another organization requires THMG Leadership Approval.
- BLS certification.
- Computer skills, including use and navigation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- General clerical skills.
Responsibilities
- Gather, screen, communicate, and act on information as delegated by a provider, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse, within the MA’s scope of practice.
- Greet patients, answer telephones, schedule appointments, and update patients’ electronic medical records.
- Room patients and take medical histories.
- Perform and record vital signs.
- Prepare exam rooms for procedures and prepare patients for examinations.
- Explain treatment procedures to patients.
- Facilitate patient flow through the office.
- Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants during examinations.
- Complete and maintain competencies and trainings required for the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
