Job detail

Medical Assistant/ Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonology Clinic - FT DAYS

Sky Lakes Medical Center

#CMA #CPR #Patient Care #Medical Assistant #Injections #Healthcare Administration #Medical Documentation #Immunizations

Quick overview

Prepare patients for assessment and assist medical clinicians with office procedures and clinical tasks. Manage patient reports, administer medications, and handle scheduling and documentation within a pulmonology setting.

Requirements summary

Requires a Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT and AHA CPR certification. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work in high-stress, multi-specialty environments.

professional certificateTime ManagementProblem SolvingPatient AssessmentCPRAppointment SchedulingClinical DocumentationPatient ConfidentialityPatient CounselingMedical Supply ManagementMedical Equipment MaintenanceInjection AdministrationReferral Prioritization

Job description

Qualifications

Required

Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT); AHA CPR certification required by end of month from 60 days of hire and maintained. 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.

Preferred

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.

Lic/Reg/Cert

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)

Typical physical/Mental demands

Medium physical/mental demands as needed in the completion of duties.
Able to follow instructions and accept direction.
Must be able to work independently, as well as with medical providers, patients, family members and other co-workers.
Must be able to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently.
Must be able to work in multi-specialty settings.
Must have the ability to work within time constraints, in high stress situations and with multiple tasks.
Must be able to remain calm under stress.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Essential job functions

__ 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.