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About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
• CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
• Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills - within 90 days of job entry (REQUIRED)
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly - 90 days upon hire (REQUIRED)
• Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections
• Basic computer skills using medical management application systems
• Effectively communicate with staff and patients
• Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Demonstrate sound judgement in emergency situations
• Take appropriate action in urgent circumstances
• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients
• Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Medical Assistant experience (PREFERRED)
• NCT - Non-certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (PREFERRED)
• New Grads welcome to apply with the completion of onsite externship
• Family Practice or Internal Medicine experience (PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Prepares, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• May work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program