Christie Clinic's department of Vein and Vascular is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at the University Clinic.

Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment. Previous health care experience and CNA or CMA are preferred.

Join our team and be part of a patient care team dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our community every day. The Christie Clinic Medical Assistant role performs a variety of patient care and clerical activities to assist providers and nurses. CMAs serve as a liaison, coordinating information between providers, other clinical staff and patients. This position will coordinate the ongoing delivery and management of patient-centered care plans, patient education and patient support.

Previous experience with EMR preferred. Must be able to anticipate provider and patient needs while functioning efficiently in a high volume, fast-paced environment. This position will involve travel to outlying communities. Excellent customer service and computer skills a must. 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 50 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment. Clean and restock following appointment. 
• Assist patient to exam room, take vitals, weight and height of patient. Enter information into the electronic medical record.
• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
• Flag appropriate room for provider to see patient.
• Assist with procedures during appointment.
• Review online transcriptions prior to patient appointment and update during appointment as necessary.
• Maintain relevant medical and office supplies for department effectiveness. . Use inventory management system in place to maintain appropriate par levels and assist fellow team members with ordering when necessary.
• Perform related work as required.
• Provide post procedural care and documentation as required
• Travel to satellite clinics (reliable transportation necessary)
• Late- Stay Schedule (flexible hours to cover office based labs prep/recovery area).
• Sterile technique setting up surgical tray and prepping patients for outpatient procedures including wound debridement, vein ablations, sclerotherapy, angiography.
• Phlebotomy/lab draws.