Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree Medical Assistant program and current certification through AAMA, NHA, RMA or similar organization is required.
• Prior healthcare giver experience required.
• Experience in electronic medical records (EMR/HER) software required.
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.
• Ability to actively listen.
• Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically correct English.
• Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients to exam room and prepares patients for examination. Identifies patients with special needs and assists with accommodation for needs.
• Assist patient to complete health history.
• Perform accurate measurement of vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure, temperature, pulse, body weight, height, and complete appropriate health history questions, pharmacy and pcp information.
• Record all allergies, medications, and pertinent lab work on flow sheets.
• Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures.
• Disinfect exam rooms in-between patients.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.
• Performs related and delegated tasks, taking and relaying messages and directing patient flow.
• Notify patients of lab results.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Keep management informed of high-risk situations.
• Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment.
• Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy.
• Maintain Medical Assistant certification and or recertification. If not certified at the time of employment, will have 90 days to complete certification or employment will be terminated.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Attend fire safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance, and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East.
• Adheres to department and office policies.