Certified Medical Assistant (GMG)-1

Genesis Healthcare System

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 of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation, and to keep patients at the center of their work.

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 within six months of hire.
For NHA certification eligibility, must have at least one year of supervised clinical work experience within the last three years or have completed a health-field training program within the last five years.
For a full-time CCMA hire without previous clinical experience, must complete NHA online coursework within eight months, complete at least 1,000 clinical hours through the full-time position, and pass the certification exam within one year of hire.
CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
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, and 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 situations while following extensive safety precautions, including use of personal protective equipment.
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 following physician-approved protocols.
Perform CLIA-waived tests, electrocardiography, respiratory testing, and phlebotomy, including 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 between physicians, patients, and patients’ families.
Follow Standard Precautions, hand-washing practices, biohazardous-material procedures, aseptic technique, and infection-control practices.
Collect and process specimens.
Maintain examination and treatment rooms, including supplies and equipment inventory.
Recognize and respond to emergencies.
Obtain and record patient histories, obtain 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.
Maintain patient dignity and privacy and handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.
Promote a safe, clean, and quiet environment for patients and staff, including safe patient and materials handling.