CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PCP OFFICE
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions under the direct supervision and authority of the physician/NP/PA/CMN and reports to the practice manager. The CMA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care, communicate effectively with others, maintain an inventory of examination/procedure room supplies, work with the healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow, and organize the office environment to assure patient safety. Please note: This position is based in a Primary Care Physician’s office and requires the ability to float to other practices within the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Medical Group. DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE The BMH Physician Group practices provide medical services in various specialties and offices including pediatrics, ob/gyn, cardiology, orthopedics, internal medicine, family practice, neurology, urology, general surgery, and podiatry. The practices are staffed by physicians and other licensed providers who are supported by clinical staff (LPNs or certified medical assistants) and clerical staff. Hours vary by practice.
Requirements
- High school graduate, medical assistant training program, EMS training, or nursing assistant training strongly preferred.
- Minimum two years within the last 5 years of experience in doctor’s office setting preferred
- Medical Assistant and CPR Certification required.
- OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.
- Standing - Up to 1/3
- Walking - Up to 1/3
- Sitting - 2/3 or more
- Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
- Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
- Pushing/Pulling - None
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
- Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
- Tasting or smelling - None
- Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
- Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
- Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
- Up to 100 pounds - None
- More than 100 pounds - None
- Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
- Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
- Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
- Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
- Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
- Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
- Outdoor weather conditions - None
- Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
- Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
- Risk of electrical shock - None
- Work with explosives - None
- Risk of radiation - None
- Vibration - None
- Ability to hear calls
- Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others
Responsibilities
- performance of patient care
- communicate effectively with others
- maintain an inventory of examination/procedure room supplies
- work with the healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow
- organize the office environment to assure patient safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
