Position Description: Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistants are primarily responsible for assisting our board-certified physicians with the provision of patient medical care. Our Certified Medical Assistants report to the Staff Physician on-duty for all clinical matters and the Office Manager for all non-clinical matters.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Assisting staff physician on duty with patient care as requested

• Maintaining efficient and organized patient flow

• Performing patient triage by taking vital signs of newly registered patients

• Escorting patients to exam rooms that are setup based on patient's initial complaint

• Performing point of care diagnostic tests

• Documenting relevant patient data into electronic medical records

• Completing all charts and medical records accurately and in a timely manner

• Collecting biological specimens and processing them in the laboratory

• Performing pharmacy and CLIA approved lab procedures, maintenance and controls

• Tracking and re-stocking all necessary urgent care supplies and medications

• Discharging patients with detailed instructions

• Following proper protocols and conducting patient call-backs

• Ensuring exam rooms are cleaned following each patient visit

• Ensuring cleanliness of the center at all times

• Adhering to all center policies and procedures.

  Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification or Associate Degree

• At least (180) hours of clinical experience in medical practice setting

• Active and current Phlebotomy certification

• Active and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Active and current CPR / AED certification

• Understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA, and OSHA

• Prior urgent care or emergency room experience a plus

• Familiar with occupational medicine and travel medicine a plus

• Effective and compassionate communicator with co-workers, patients and family

• High-energy individual with a professional appearance and attitude

• Team-player able to multi-task effectively

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable working with electronic medical records