What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) position at Chewelah Associated Physicians?
We are in search of a certified Medical Assistant. Must have at least two years of on the job experience, preferably in family medicine. We are looking for someone who is professional, detail-oriented, friendly and approachable. Applicant must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure. We are a small office, so being a team player and willing to help others is a must. If you are ready to work in a busy office, please send your resume as soon as possible.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: Wages DOE
Medical Assistants help patients by providing information, services, and assistance. Other duties include securing medical records, maintaining medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating.
Medical Assistant Job Duties:
- Interview patients, measure vital signs and accurately record information in the medical record. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers (with designated protocols), dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
- Assure the patient and room is appropriately prepared and/or prepped for the planned exam or procedure. Clean exam/procedure rooms between patient visits to maintain infection control. Also, sterilize instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Consistently demonstrate correct handling of procedure specimens per provider orders, including appropriate identification, labeling, dating and disposal of the specimen.
- Perform in-house testing, procedures and injections/immunizations as directed by provider, always following correct techniques and procedures.
- Cleaning responsibilities
- May be asked for assistance in processing and completing medication and Imaging Authorizations.
- Provide care team coverage including, taking phone messages and processing those calls accordingly.
- Document all appropriate patient interaction to include but not limited to: activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, phone calls/conversations etc. in the medical record.
Medical Assistant Skills and Qualifications:
Supply management, verbal communication, and infection control, creating a safe effective environment, organizational skills, professionalism, patient focus, confidentiality, and Medical Teamwork.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- 1 year previous experience in a physician office or clinic setting
About the clinic you will serve.
Chewelah Associated Physicians is a privately owned family practice clinic of primary care. Our providers and staff make every effort to create a compassionate and comprehensive health care experience for each patient – one dedicated to trust, respect, communication and teamwork.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26