Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will support the care team through direct patient care and care coordination. The role includes collaborating on screenings, assisting with clinical procedures, providing health education, and managing administrative tasks while using technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will help patients feel at ease by explaining instructions and addressing their concerns. Success requires clinical knowledge, technological fluency, compassion, adaptability, continuous learning, and collaborative teamwork. CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital in the heart of lake country. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and provides a range of services, including a 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.
Requirements
- Medical assisting diploma.
- Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
- Current certification as a Medical Assistant (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, NAHP, AMT, or equivalent).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Responsibilities
- Check schedules and organize patient flow.
- Accompany patients to exam rooms and update electronic medical information.
- Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
- Assist with or perform medication administration, dressings, and collection of lab specimens as instructed.
- Relay information about follow-up care and return visits to patients and families.
- Schedule tests and procedures as directed.
- Collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide health education, and manage administrative tasks.
- Use technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations and address patients’ concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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