Psychiatric CMA/RMA

Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS•Lawrence, KS

5h•$19 - $25

About The Position

The Psychiatric CMA/RMA is a member of the interdisciplinary medical team of the health center, providing support to the Heartland Community Health Center (HCHC) medical providers with direct patient care, maintaining exam rooms and equipment, and assigned clerical duties. This position is responsible for patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, laboratory support and serves as a liaison between the front desk staff, the providers, and the nurses in the provision of care.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant course training
Certificate of graduation and proof of certification
On-the-job training, with previous experience in a health care environment strongly preferred
Ability to learn/navigate computer systems such as an electronic health record system and Microsoft Office; generally technology-savvy
Strong Verbal communications skills and ability to communicate ideas successfully
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
Agrees to uphold Heartland's guiding values of Compassion, Respect, Collaboration and Integrity
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
Personal maturity, cooperation, and ability to communicate clearly
Ability to remain calm when under pressure
High energy, positive, ability to work autonomously, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and high degree of initiative

Responsibilities

Works in harmony with others, exhibits a positive attitude and commitment to the health center mission. Actions show commitment to team effort, works well with others, supports group objectives, and participates in staff meetings and team problem‑solving
Consistent patient-centered, caring disposition is a must for this position
Performs daily exam room inspection, ensuring supplies are adequately stocked for patient care
Interviews patients to obtain medical information including list of current medications and allergies; obtains vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings; Records information into EHR
Performs procedures as directed by medical provider including but not limited to EKG, peak flows, ear lavage, minor procedures, dressing changes, vision and hearing screenings
Administer vaccines and injections to patients
Assists with laboratory procedures including phlebotomy, various dipsticks, urinalysis, hematocrit, glucose screening
Assists medical providers with procedures, exams and treatment of patients
Maintains exam rooms, keeping equipment clean, sterilized and rotated
Maintains adequate supplies of linens, medical equipment, paper supplies needed for daily clinical operations
Relieves other departments as indicated; provides coverage when necessary
Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to professional certification, patient confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA, patient treatment & safety guidelines
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested