Certified Medical Assistant- Full Time or Part Time

Certified Medical Assistant- Full Time or Part Time Denton Health Center

Job Summary

Required Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of automated patient data systems.
• Must demonstrate the ability to use medical equipment and materials safely.
• Must be proficient in computer skills.
• Must be proficient in venipuncture, calculating doses of medications, injections, EKG’s, nebulizer treatments, pain screening, collection and preparation of laboratory specimens and performing basic in-house laboratory tests.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate of completion from an accredited medical assistant program. Certification must remain current during the entire course of employment.
• Minimum six months’ experience preferred.
• Preferred experience in various medical settings to include family practice, pediatrics, and women’s health.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• General office environment
• Travel to various sites required
• Frequent exposure to workplace conditions includes bending, climbing stairs, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
• Includes fine and gross motor skills, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision.
• Occasional exposure to workplace conditions includes air borne pathogens, blood borne pathogens and cleaning agents.

CORE VALUES- Standards of Behavior

• Commitment To Service
• Respect
• Quality
• Teamwork
• Patient Focus
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Caring & Compassion
• Professionalism
• Listening & Responding
• Safety
• AIDET

Job Related Competencies

Commitment to Community

Duties/Responsibilities

• Initial Patient Assessment and Health Data Collection
• Collects health status data relevant to the patient’s presenting problem in a continuous, systemic, and complete manner.
• Completes all components of a patient intake accurately, including but not limited to vital signs, chief complaint, medication reconciliation, allergies, surgical history, family history, quality measures, depression screening, alcohol/drug screening, and tobacco screening.
• Reconciles past medical information into current EHR system per protocol.
• Consistently documents in the Electronic Health Record according to established procedures.
• Properly prepares patient for Clinician by following established intake standards for all visit types including face-to-face and virtual visits.
• Assists in implementing the plan of care as requested by the Clinician including- medication reconciliation, venipuncture, injections, EKG’s, nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, pain screening, stock medication administration, collection and preparation of laboratory specimens and performs CLIA Waived testing.
• Assists clinician during patient procedures and/or examinations including pap smear, vaginal exams and swabs, colposcopy, incision and drainage, punch biopsies, ear lavage, nebulizers, Nexplanon insertion/removal, IUD insertion/removal, toenail evulsions, and mole/skin tag removals.
• Properly documents and completes ICD-10 and CPT coding for services administered during the patient visit.
• Assists patients with appointments and referrals as needed by researching chart to find answers to referral questions (when, where, why) and future appointments at CCHS.
• Maintains a safe and hygienic environment for patients
• Cleans and sterilizes exam room after each patient visit according to CCHS and CDC protocol.
• Properly dons and doffs PPE as required for each type of patient encounter.
• Removes and processes all patient specimens collected during visit.
• At the end of each day, ensures proper disinfection of every exam room and work area including lab.
• Adequately stocks exam rooms daily according to practice standards and provider requests.
• Follows CCHS and CDC protocol for distinction of clean and dirty areas within the lab.
• Effectively Communicates within the Center
• Communicates with members of the healthcare team to address patient’s questions and/or concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Consistently identifies patients at risk and communicates with providers and nurses on emergent patient needs.

Benefits

• Tuition and education assistance
• Certification scholarships available
• Paid holidays (9)
• Flexible paid time off and vacation scheduling
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Employee wellness program
• Discretionary Bonuses

Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.