Clinical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of a medical assistant program from an accredited school.
• Hold current certification or registration through one of the listed accrediting bodies and maintain it throughout employment: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), AMCA (CMAC), NCCT (NCMA), or NHA (CCMA).
• BLS certification.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of information and techniques used to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health measures.
• Knowledge of medical recording and reporting techniques, including SOAP documentation.
• Knowledge of assisting with diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as colposcopy, LEEP, and ultrasound.
• Knowledge of patient teaching and education, including self-breast examination, prenatal instruction, self-blood-pressure monitoring, nutrition, infant care, and diabetes self-care.
• Knowledge of patient examination procedures and general patient care and treatment procedures, equipment, rules, regulations, and ethics.
• Ability to observe patients’ general physical condition and needs and recognize when to consult a physician about a patient’s emotional or physical condition.
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques and infection-control techniques.
• Knowledge of administering common medications, including immunizations, inoculations, and allergy injections using sterile technique, and awareness of medication side effects.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Commitment to service, quality, and departmental core values.
• Ability to spend 80% or more of the time standing or walking and to be independently mobile.
• Ability to lift weights required to occasionally assist and position patients, reposition equipment, and lift supplies.
• Ability to adapt and function in varying workloads, patient-acuity levels, worksites, and work shifts.
• Ability to perform essential job-specific functions unaided or with a reasonable accommodation, as determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives, and comply with CFHC policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform medical assistant duties competently and understand and follow CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan and universal precautions.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs as requested by the CCO or CEO, and represent CFHC in the community.
• Report pertinent information or situations affecting patient care or CFHC liability to the CMO as needed.
• Attend and participate in mandatory center-specific, corporate, and other meetings designated by the CMO or CEO.
• Work cooperatively with and support other members of the clinical team, and maintain a neat, professional appearance.
• Carry out other activities deemed appropriate by the CMO or CEO.
• Screen patients according to CFHC protocols, including obtaining height, weight, and vital signs and performing vision or hearing tests, as well as other procedures directed by the supervising Clinician, Clinical Administrator, or Nurse Manager.
• Accurately obtain patients’ medical histories and chart information in their medical records in accordance with CFHC policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and finger sticks as permitted by training, and perform waived laboratory analysis such as urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and Hemocue testing.
• Administer injections required for the position, including subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections; prepare and administer medications as directed by a provider.
• Perform ordered procedures, such as EKGs, nebulizer treatments, and ear lavage.
• Counsel patients according to treatment plans, including on diet, exercise, and medication.
• Understand emergency protocols and respond accordingly.
• Maintain exam rooms and work areas by keeping them stocked, orderly, and clean, and disinfect exam tables between patients according to infection-control policy.
• Maintain infection control, including sterilizing instruments, performing procedures, and disposing of needles appropriately.
• Make, cancel, and reschedule appointments accurately in the computer appointment system; follow up to determine patient compliance and contact patients to reschedule according to the no-show policy.
• Understand and assist with referrals to outside services or providers and follow up on patient referrals.
• Complete duties, responsibilities, and competencies appropriately for the age groups receiving care or services.