Medical Assistant (CMA)

Planned Parenthood Great Plains•Pittsburg, KS

3d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.” ________________________________________ Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP) seeks multiple Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) for a new Pittsburg Kansas health center that is opening in August. We are a 21st century health care provider and advocacy organization dedicated to upholding the standard for providing high quality sexual and reproductive health care, providing education that promotes informed proud and authentic sexuality, and changing the culture through proactive advocacy to ensure equality in reproductive and sexual decision making. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for providing abortion patient care, post-surgical care for patients, patient education, completing lab tests, and diagnostic ultrasonic services. The CMA collaborates with Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Nurses, Medical Assistants and/or Reproductive Health Assistants to ensure the highest level of patient care and customer service. The CMA will participate in a team approach to patient care and communicate effectively and sensitively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds and ages while serving as a patient advocate.

Requirements

Professional CMA licensure valid in the state of Kansas
ACLS certification required; IV certification preferred
Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays and evenings
One to two years’ experience in clinical setting; women's health care experience preferred
Ability to successfully operate autoclave, centrifuge and blood pressure equipment
Possess ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a professional posture
Experience with electronic medical records systems required; prior working knowledge of Epic preferred
Prior experience with sonography preferred
Travel throughout the affiliate as needed
Bilingual a plus

Nice To Haves

IV certification preferred
One to two years’ experience in clinical setting; women's health care experience preferred
Prior working knowledge of Epic preferred
Prior experience with sonography preferred
Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

Prepares for patient examinations and procedures by checking equipment; reading provider orders; setting-up equipment.
Conducts courteous and confidential patient interviews and accurately enters data into EPIC.
Communicates patient needs to Nurse Practitioner, Surgical Nurse Supervisor and/or Physician.
Instructs patients on process to ensure cooperation and optimum test results and readies patients for their care.
Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols.
Follows prescribed safety standards in operations of ultrasound equipment.
Maintains ultrasound equipment in appropriate operating condition.
Assists with patient education and laboratory and recovery room duties.
Obtains patient’s vital signs, draws blood, performs pregnancy tests and assists with other exams.
Conducts tests according to CLIA standards and adheres to OSHA regulations when handling biological material.
Performs all test control levels.
Provides non-judgmental counseling to clients by providing support and information on reproductive and sexual health issues, including family planning methods, abortion services and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.
Adheres to all HIPAA and patient privacy and confidentiality regulations.
Participates in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established productivity and revenue cycle goals.