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Family Healthcare Associates (now a part of Catalyst Health Group) is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. Under general supervision, performs various patient care duties and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.

At Catalyst Health Group we are passionate about helping communities thrive and empowering primary care to be the difference-maker in people's lives that it was always meant to be.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Work as a team with other medical assistants in rooming patients to enable timely patient flow. Prepare patient for examination.

Document history or the reason for visit in the patient's chart. Take and record height, weight, and blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, temperature, and other information regarding patient care.

• Administer medications and / or injections, may monitor response to treatment and medication
• Document patient results to treatment and medication administration
• Assist the clinical staff in completing examination and procedures as instructed
• Triage walk-in patients and emergency telephone calls to determine the need for an immediate appointment or emergency services
• Checks blood pressures on requested walk-in patients in a timely manner
• Under direct supervision of physician, telephone and / or ERx prescription refills to pharmacies and document in the chart
• May schedule referral appointments, CT scans, MRI and / or other procedures
• May educate patient and family regarding the plan of treatment or procedure
• Assist with preparing exam and / or surgery rooms with sterile instruments
• Obtain lab samples and completely fill out lab slips and other forms, when necessary
• Follow universal precautions to protect self and patients
• Extracts all incoming medical records into the patient's chart by documenting and scanning information in their respective categories
• Stocks exam room with supplied
• Takes responsibility of medical instrument cleaning and sterilization in accordance with OSHA guidelines
• May assist with performing blood draws
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of racial, ethnic and economic status
• Promotes and believes in providing quality healthcare services and education to the community in a convenient and compassionate manner.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Follows organization and OSHA safety rules and procedures
• Upholds HIPPA / PHI regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned shifts.
• Ability to be a team player working toward team goals.
• Excellent bedside Manner . F riendly, reassuring, and approachable to patients.
• Familiarity with EMR charting
• High attention to detail.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Sitting, standing, walking and / or moving up to 8 hours per day

QUALIFICATIONS

• E xperience - 1 Year of Experience preferred
• C ertification / L icense / R egistration -
• Basic Life Support : BLS
• MA Certification

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings account
• Life Insurance
• Holidays and PTO
• 401K
• Referral programs
• Upskilling opportunities

Last updated : 2024-05-02