Community Health Worker -Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

CAN Community Health • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

CAN Community Health is now hiring a Community Health Worker MA. This position is responsible for the provision of patient care under a Physician or Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner according to state regulations and will be assigned to a mobile outreach unit. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient quality of life. Ensures that all documentation is compliant with professional and legal standards.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification issued by an accredited institution approved by the State of Florida, or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a health care setting
• CPR certified.
• Electronic Medical Records classes through SuccessEHS.
• HIV classes through local health departments or on-line.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients into appropriate exam room on the mobile outreach unit.
• Collect the medical information from patient phone calls and walk-ins.
• Performs medical intake procedures including labs, vital signs, and history.
• Prepares patients for examinations.
• Prepares chart to include all diagnostic documentation as needed for patient care.
• Assist the physician during examinations.
• Explain medical procedures to patients.
• Administer injections.
• Perform Electrocardiograms.
• Conduct tests and procedures as directed, such as EKG’ venipunctures, urine dipsticks, glucometer, etc.
• Provides assistance in all clinical areas.
• Assist in answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Update Patient files as needed.
• Maintain patient medical records.
• Complete all required annual trainings in a timely manner to ensure staff compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid PTO and Sick time
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid training and certification support
• Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution
• paid life and disability plans
• retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%.
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree