Certified Medical Assistant or EMT, .8 FTE, 1st shift

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 0.80 / 32 / 1st
• Shift (United
• States of
• America)Monday -
• Thursday, 8-4:30pm PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Functions as a supporting member of the Respiratory Therapy team by performing various tasks which include outpatient testing, clerical work, and assistance with patient scheduling. Assumes responsibility within the scope of CMA duties and accountability for the delivery of evidenced based care at WHC under the supervision of appropriate staff member. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist in preparing all necessary documentation for outpatient diagnostic testing, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizations and regulatory requirements. 2. Support respiratory therapy staff in the setup and application of outpatient monitoring devices, including but not limited to home sleep testing equipment and cardiac monitors, while ensuring patient comfort and proper device usage. 3. Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) in accordance with provider orders, adhering to established clinical protocols and maintaining high standards of patient care and safety. 4. Safely transport patients to and from various departments within the facility for scheduled tests, procedures, or appointments, ensuring timely arrival and effective communication with clinical staff 5. Assist with post-testing follow-up processes, including documentation, coordination of next steps, and completion of required paperwork to support continuity of care 6. Accurately scan and upload patient documents into the electronic medical record (EMR), ensuring proper indexing and placement for easy retrieval and compliance with documentation standards 7. Manage incoming telephone communications by answering calls promptly, directing inquiries appropriately, and relaying information clearly, professionally, and courteously. 8. Monitor and maintain departmental supply levels by assisting with inventory management, ordering supplies as needed, and ensuring completions of departmental supply outdates. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 1. Education, Experience, and Training Must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Must be currently certified as a Medical Assistant. Previous experience in clinic workflows, acute-care facility preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English. 2. Physical Requirements Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift. Standing– Approximately 50% of shift. Walking – Approximately 25% of shift. Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices. Twisting – Infrequent. Bending – Moderate. Squat/Kneel – Moderate 3. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care of satisfaction. WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities. 2. Possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment. 3. Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center. 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