Compensation: $18.40 – $24.00 per hour (based on years of experience). This position also qualifies for a $1.40 per hour differential

Summary: 

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)provides patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques andconforms to recognized standards. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) assistspractitioner in performing procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills,maintaining patient records and relaying test results.

CMA Float Specific Summary:

The CMA Float is assigned to specific departments to cover needs for the Clinic for a period of time in each department.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Will participate and maintain a culture withinThe Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in theService and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, andembrace the principles contained within.

2. Directs patient flow and prepares patients forexams.

3. Obtains chief complaint, patient history,vital signs, and any other pertinent information and ensures accuratedocumentation in the EHR in a timely manner.

4. Retrieves and communicates laboratory andradiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications andtreatment per practitioner’s instructions.

5. Accepts and returns patient phone calls in atimely manner, as per provider direction, with accurate documentation.

6. Assists providers with clinical procedures asdirected per national standards of practice.

7. Improves the quality of care throughcontinuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. Thisincludes attendance and participation in most in-services/department meetingsand remaining current on clinic/department policies and procedures.

8. Proactively monitors provider schedules foraccuracy.

9. Performs injectionsunder direct supervision of provider per clinic policy, as needed.

10. Actively participate in the cleaning of sharedwork areas. Keeping exam rooms clean,neat and stocked.

11. Participates in the orientation and trainingof new employees.

Knowlege and Skills:

1. 1. Effective written and oral communicationskills to explain complex issues to patients and caregivers as well as internalteam members.

   2. Ability to work well with providers, clinical staff,and patients.

   3. Ability to work on multiple taskssimultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality ofwork.

   4. Ability to remain calm and effective inemergency situations.

   5. Ability to work with a diverse population andunderstand the age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating withpatients and caregivers.

   6. Ability to tactfully discuss issues anddevelop cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them overtime.