Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION Assists Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses. Prepares examination rooms. Prepares patients for examinations. Processes charts. Assists Office Professionals with clerical duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Completes and records the following types of tasks in the Centerstone Health Services’ EMR: Patient vital signs Spirometry readings Administers EKGs Assists with office procedures Administers injections and vaccines Draws and processes blood and lab specimens Renders basic first aid when necessary Ensures that all data elements are captured in each patient visit Assists physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with examinations of patients; assist patients. Supplies management (ordering and stocking of examination rooms/clinic area); sterilize instruments; clean examination rooms. Prepares patient information and process related paperwork. Follows guidelines and procedures set by both the Medical Director and the CHS Quality Assurance (QA) Team. Responsible for direct patient communications regarding: Lab results Future appointments Hospital admissions Referral appointments Able to answer patient questions or direct them to the proper resources whether in person or over the phone. May be called upon to serve on committees, work groups or other bodies as assigned. Performs clerical duties, including filing, as needed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Ability to assess and chart accurate information by using equipment listed below. Ability to provide basic nursing care. Knowledge of medical field, terminology, and nursing procedures. Clerical skills. QUALIFICATIONS Education Level Completion of an accredited (MA) Medical Assist program. Graduate of accredited Nursing Assistant Program preferred. Years of Experience Completion of competency skills check list prior to performing tasks independently. Required Certification/Licensure Certification from an Accredited CMA program is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standing - 20% Sitting - 80% Squatting - occasional Driving - occasional Kneeling - occasional Lifting - occasional Bending - occasional DISCLAIMER The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $15.75--$22.00 Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: Medical, dental, and vision health coverage Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 403b retirement plan with company match Paid time off and ten paid holidays AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) Employee Resource Groups Continuing education opportunities Employee Assistance Program Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety. Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.