Float Certified Medical Assistant

OUTER CAPE HEALTH SERVICES INC • High Point, NC

1d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Float Certified Medical Assistant assists providers by performing a variety of patient flow, supply and environmental duties to support the health care team in the delivery of high quality patient care. Must be able to travel to all three locations in Harwich Port, Wellfleet and Provincetown.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent (GED).
• American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) or National Healthcare Association (CCMA) Certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational abilities, computer experience, and the ability to work within a collaborative team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – bi-lingual helpful
• Proficiency in computer skills including EPIC, Outlook, Microsoft office, OneDrive etc.
• Excellent judgment and ability to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic medical record (EMR) prior to patient's scheduled appointment
• Ensure all lab results, consult reports, and hospital discharge records are available to the provider in the chart and note dates of completion of the most recent primary care screening tests
• Properly identify patient in accordance with OCHS policy and procedures and escort him/her/their to the exam room; review and record reasons for visit, current medications, and update history as noted in adult health history form/interim history form as well as conduct a thorough patient interview.
• Provide patient with forms to be completed prior to provider/nurse visit (learning needs assessment, depression screen, consent forms as necessary)
• Accurately perform and record patient's vital signs, height, weight and oxygen saturation as appropriate
• Assists in preparing patients for examination; assists patients in undressing, dressing, and getting on and off the examination table
• Assist providers and nurses with patient visits, including but not limited to, diagnostic studies, and treatments, preparing labels, and printing labs
• Conduct hearing, vision, breathing and EKG testing; records results in EMR; reports abnormal findings to provider

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED