What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Certified position at Caring Health Center, Inc.?
Medical Assistant Certified Job Category: Patient Services Requisition
Number: MEDIC001108 Full-Time Springfield, MA 01103, USA Minimum
Requirements: High School diploma or G.E.D Graduated from an Accredited
Medical Assistant Program CMA or CCMA certified Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and
representatives of outside agencies Professional demeanor and appearance
Demonstrated proficiency in assessing and delivering care to a diverse
population Adult, Infant, and Child CPR (BLS) certification Availability
to work Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 am - 6 pm, including
rotating weekend coverage for Saturday clinic Responsibilities: Patient
Preparation: Take and record vital signs (height, weight, blood
pressure, pulse, temperature) for all patients according to established
protocols Perform tests including EKGs, vision and hearing screenings,
and oxygen saturation as requested Prepare exam rooms and assist
providers as needed Maintain confidentiality of all patient and health
center information Schedule patient appointments and follow-ups Comply
with HIPAA regulations Oversee provider schedule and patient flow
Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Director of
Nursing (DON), or Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Maintenance of Lab/Work
Area: Keep work areas, exam rooms, and lab clean and orderly Maintain
Universal Precautions at all times and follow protocols related to
blood/body fluid spills Order lab and clinic supplies as needed Inspect
supplies in exam rooms and the supply closet minimally every quarter and
document in log books Laboratory/Clinical Assistance: Review the order
sheet Administer Vaccines as directed by the Provider Draw, perform,
and/or collect all lab specimens, ensuring specimen integrity Perform
urinalysis, hCG, strep testing, finger stick blood glucose, hgb, and
lead testing Complete the correct lab requisition according to the
insurance/grant Record completed lab work in lab logs daily Autoclave
and record weekly spore count ACO: Assist with QI projects to improve
and maintain quality measures for HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO, and PCMH. Working
Conditions: Work is performed in a busy outpatient clinic environment
with direct patient contact. Requires frequent standing, walking,
bending, and lifting. Involves the use of computers, phones, and other
standard medical office equipment. Must be able to respond quickly in
urgent or emergent situations. Salary ranges from \$19 - \$25.53
Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Preferred Medical Assistant
Program
Number: MEDIC001108 Full-Time Springfield, MA 01103, USA Minimum
Requirements: High School diploma or G.E.D Graduated from an Accredited
Medical Assistant Program CMA or CCMA certified Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and
representatives of outside agencies Professional demeanor and appearance
Demonstrated proficiency in assessing and delivering care to a diverse
population Adult, Infant, and Child CPR (BLS) certification Availability
to work Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 am - 6 pm, including
rotating weekend coverage for Saturday clinic Responsibilities: Patient
Preparation: Take and record vital signs (height, weight, blood
pressure, pulse, temperature) for all patients according to established
protocols Perform tests including EKGs, vision and hearing screenings,
and oxygen saturation as requested Prepare exam rooms and assist
providers as needed Maintain confidentiality of all patient and health
center information Schedule patient appointments and follow-ups Comply
with HIPAA regulations Oversee provider schedule and patient flow
Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Director of
Nursing (DON), or Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Maintenance of Lab/Work
Area: Keep work areas, exam rooms, and lab clean and orderly Maintain
Universal Precautions at all times and follow protocols related to
blood/body fluid spills Order lab and clinic supplies as needed Inspect
supplies in exam rooms and the supply closet minimally every quarter and
document in log books Laboratory/Clinical Assistance: Review the order
sheet Administer Vaccines as directed by the Provider Draw, perform,
and/or collect all lab specimens, ensuring specimen integrity Perform
urinalysis, hCG, strep testing, finger stick blood glucose, hgb, and
lead testing Complete the correct lab requisition according to the
insurance/grant Record completed lab work in lab logs daily Autoclave
and record weekly spore count ACO: Assist with QI projects to improve
and maintain quality measures for HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO, and PCMH. Working
Conditions: Work is performed in a busy outpatient clinic environment
with direct patient contact. Requires frequent standing, walking,
bending, and lifting. Involves the use of computers, phones, and other
standard medical office equipment. Must be able to respond quickly in
urgent or emergent situations. Salary ranges from \$19 - \$25.53
Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Preferred Medical Assistant
Program
Salary : $19