Full Time Position - 29544
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Certified Medical Assistants are multi-skilled healthcare professionals who provide clinical and administrative support to providers, ensuring efficient patient flow and quality patient care within the medical clinic.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain/document vital signs in the EHR
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Schedule referrals and maintain referral tracking
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Collect and process laboratory specimens
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Assist providers with patient care, medications, immunizations, and injections
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Enter orders, update care plans, and maintain accurate EHR documentation
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Prepare and stock exam rooms and sterilize instruments and equipment
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Provide patient education as directed by clinicians
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Support infection control and clinic safety procedures
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Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
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Communicate professionally with patients, staff, and the public
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Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Completion of a Medical Assistant Training Program required
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Current Medical Assistant Certification required
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Current CPR certification required
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Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Familiarity with outpatient clinic procedures preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS:
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Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and push up to 100 lbs.
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Frequent standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive hand movements
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Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity required
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Exposure to Aerosol Transmitted Diseases (ATD) and Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) may occur
