Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program
• Medical Assistant certification
• One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Knowledge of VWC's computer system software and functionality as it pertains to patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to primary care specialty.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines.
• Knowledge of primary care outpatient clinic procedures.
• Skill in time management and prioritization.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records.
• Skill in maintaining departmental quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Skill in performing assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to type 30 words per minute.
• Ability to maintain strictest patient confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with patient to ascertain needs (requires independent judgment for assessing patient needs for appropriate preparation for exam).
• Ability to obtain vital signs and connect patients for ECG testing.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in recording information in patients’ charts and in labeling specimens.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to respond with flexibility to changing work load or patient assignments.
• Ability to perform effectively as a team member, supporting a patient-focused environment in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, and volunteers.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patients for examinations and assists provider.
• Facilitates the efficient flow of patients.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, reviewing and/or recording medical history, confirming purpose for the visit.
• Obtains vital signs including pulse, body temperature, respiration rate, blood pressure, height, and weight.
• Records data in patient’s electronic chart.
• Prepares exam rooms, instruments, and gowns per appointment type.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients to include connecting patients for ECG testing.
• Conducts point-of-care testing at the direction of the provider.
• Prepares lab requisitions, prints labels, and verifies patient identity by name and DOB for all labs.
• Completes forms as appropriate.
• Assists with call backs to patients at provider’s request.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by provider.
• Administers immunizations and injections per protocol.
• Initiates prescription orders or drug refills upon review and approval of the provider.
• Under the direction of the provider may enter medication, laboratory, and radiology orders into EMR.
• Transmits patient education information approved by the provider.
• Initiates Advance Directives and updates as appropriate.
• Cleans autoclaves and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Demonstrates efficient navigation of Electronic Medical Record and pertinent electronic applications.
• Stocks clinical supplies in the exam rooms and nurses’ stations daily.
• Attends required meetings.
• Complies with Virginia Women's Center’s policies and procedures.
• Follows guidelines required by HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flags regulations.
• Maintains appropriate attendance and punctuality as defined by Virginia Women's Center’s policy.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flex spending accounts (FSA)
• 401k plan with employer contributions and match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life insurance both employer-paid and voluntary
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual employer contribution toward uniforms/scrubs
• Employer paid long-term disability benefits and comprehensive employee assistance program
• A variety of discount programs offered to employees
• Employee referral bonus and peer recognition programs
• Company-sponsored FUN events and community volunteer opportunities