Sky Lakes Medical Center
Location
Klamath County, Oregon
Salary
$42,162 - $61,526 / YEAR
The Medical Assistant will process and prepare patients for assessment and treatment by the medical clinician in a timely manner, assisting with office procedures and administering treatments like injections under supervision. Key duties also involve maintaining and cleaning equipment, managing prescription sending, ordering supplies, scheduling appointments, and accurately documenting all patient care and conversations.
Candidates must obtain CMA certification (or equivalent) within 15 months of hire and maintain AHA CPR certification within 60 days of hire. Preferred qualifications include previous patient care experience, a positive attitude, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work effectively under stress in a multi-specialty setting.
Must receive certification (CMA or equivalent from one of the following: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT) within 15 months of hire, (1 year experience + 3 months certification window) AHA CPR certification required by end of month from 60 days of hire and maintained. Previous patient care experience preferred. Positive, cheerful attitude. Self-starter, whom is a flexible and caring individual. Demonstrates accuracy in documentation. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organization. This will be apparent by ongoing completion of any or all of the following: proficiency testing, skill demonstration, practice of core standards for service excellence, and documentation review.
CMA Certification (or within six months of hire).
CMA--American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)/RMA--American Medical Technologists (AMT)
CCMA--National Health Career Association (NHA)/NCMA--National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
__ Process and prepare the patient for assessment and treatment, by the medical clinician, in a timely manner.
__ Assist medical clinician with office procedures.
__ Daily sorting of incoming patient reports/results for medical clinician’s review.
__ Clean, maintain and care for instruments, equipment and all work areas including preparing instruments to send to sterile processing.
__ Send approved prescriptions, under the direction of the medical clinician, to pharmacies or patients.
__ Accurately administer injections, immunizations and/or medications, under the direction of the medical clinician.
__ Telephone counseling of patients under direct supervision of the medical clinician.
__ Respond to patient calls in a timely manner.
__ Order and restock examination rooms with medical supplies.
__ Schedule appointments for patient procedures and examinations and prioritize referrals.
__ Accurately and timely documentation of all care/education/conversations provided to patient.
__ Obtain pertinent information and records for patients referred to medical clinician.
__ Convey a warm, caring environment for patients and staff
__ Willingness to be flexible and adaptive to different situations with regards to patients, medical clinicians, co-workers, and leadership.
__ Maintain competency in all position responsibilities.
As a certified medical assistant, you may play a key role in training and mentoring new medical assistants, sharing your expertise and best practices to ensure their success in the role.
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