What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at AccessHealth?
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing assistance to LVN, RN or provider with normal routine of the clinic activities. Required to follow universal precautions at all times. May be assigned to any location of AccessHealth facilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Directs patients to available exam room.
2. Records patients' chief complaints regarding the reason for the clinic visit.
3. Obtains and records vital signs.
4. Maintain accurate and confidential records.
5. Assists providers with examination and treatments as directed. Performs waived lab test and/or assists with procedures as directed by provider.
6. May assist with translation as needed. This includes verbal and written.
7. Obtains needed supplies and shared equipment as requested by provider.
8. Ensures rooms are stocked and prepared for patient visit. Assist with maintaining and ordering medical supplies as assigned.
9. Discharges patients and provides patients with information as defined by provider. Schedule appointments as directed.
10. Performs phlebotomy duties as required by clinic site or as necessary.
11. Ensures all areas of the clinic are clean and orderly.
12. Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities as assigned.
13. Participates in the cleaning, packaging, and autoclaving of instruments as assigned. Complete required documentation.
14. Prepares reminder cards.
15. Comply with all company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
2. Certification credentials for Medical Assistant.
3. High school diploma or GED.
4. Certification in Phlebotomy preferred, but not required.
5. One year work experience, preferably in the health field.
6. Bilingual ability preferred, but not required.
7. Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High ethical standards.
2. Well-organized and self-directed.
3. Team player.
4. Ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
7. Consumer advocate for quality health care and services.
8. Ability to handle multiple projects.
9. Ability to operate computer, copier, fax, and 10-key machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Hours:
Employees will be assigned to a regular work schedule, which may include hours before 8:00 am, after 5:00 pm, and Saturdays as determined by department needs and requirements.