Certified/Reg MA Pediatrics - Sign On Bonus eligible

JOHNSON HEALTH CENTER•Bedford, VA

2d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified/Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) works as part of the Patient Care Team, assisting providers and staff in delivering team-based medical care. The role provides limited direct patient care and performs designated independent procedures within a federally qualified community health center. The CMA/RMA works under the indirect supervision of an LPN, RN, or Chief Nursing Officer; at sites without an LPN or RN, clinical supervision is provided by the provider. The position supports patient care, team coordination, clinical procedures, documentation, laboratory activities, and office operations. It also requires participation in quality improvement and infection-control activities, mandatory training, and compliance with the organization’s policies and values. Physical attendance is essential. The work takes place in a fast-paced office setting, often involving travel to other offices.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program.
Maintain a current registration or certification through a nationally recognized credentialing entity.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work independently with flexible working hours.
Qualified in Basic Life Support techniques.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform well in team settings.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with patients through in-person, telephone, and web encounters, and educate patients and family members about diagnoses and self-management within the role’s scope.
Participate with providers in implementing plans of care and multidisciplinary patient education.
Take part in daily huddles and monthly care team meetings to communicate and collaborate on patient issues and needs.
Conduct routine screenings, including hearing, sight, vital signs, and blood pressure.
Assist providers with ordered in-office tests and procedures.
Administer ordered medications, including intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, according to clinical policies and procedures.
Document clinical activities and patient interactions in the Electronic Medical Record.
Collect patient specimens, conduct in-house testing, and prepare specimens and requisitions for transport to outside testing facilities.
Perform and document laboratory equipment quality-control procedures in accordance with OSHA, CLIA, and JHC policies and procedures.
Check supplies and medications for expiration dates, intact packaging, and appropriate condition before use.
Stock examination and treatment rooms and indicate when supplies need to be ordered.
Return patient phone calls promptly.
Attend and participate in required staff and other JHC meetings.
Actively participate in the JHC quality-improvement program.
Attend mandatory OSHA infection-control training and follow OSHA guidelines, Universal Precautions, and JHC infection-control policies, including acute-response measures during public health concerns or disease outbreaks.
Complete skills evaluations and sign the RN/LPN/Medical Assistant Competency Skills Form twice yearly.
Perform other duties as required by the RN, LPN, CNO, or provider to support primary health care services.
Follow the Corporate Compliance Manual’s Code of Conduct and demonstrate commitment to Johnson Health Center’s mission and core values.
Treat patients and staff with dignity and respect, with awareness of cultural differences.