What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) position at Innovative Hematology, Inc.?
What You Will Do
The Medical Assistant is responsible for facilitating the flow of patient care in the clinic in an organized, efficient manner.
The Opportunity
- Check in, prepare patients for examination, manage patient flow, discharge from clinic and schedule follow-up appointments
- Perform vital signs, review medications, allergies and update information within the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous medications following verification of drug, dose, method of administration, special precautions needed such as R.I.C.E by RN and document in EMR.
- Administration of non-opioid oral medications following verification of drug, dose, any special precautions needed by RN and document in EMR.
- Assist with procedures including but not limited to bone marrow biopsy and IUD placement and removal.
- Preform venipuncture/phlebotomy and specimen processing if needed
- Discontinuation of intravenous catheters
- Complete INR finger sticks and report results to INR management team
- Fax slide sheet; file slides in microscope room; notify providers
- Maintain linens, exam room supplies, and snack inventory
- Manage sharp containers and red bag waste
- Maintain oxygen supply
- Complete Quality Assurance checks: eyewash station, refrigerator logs, emergency kit supplies
- Minimum 1 year of related experience .
- GED or High School diploma required
- Certified Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree preferred; CCMA or RMA preferred
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance is required. Occasional travel is a requirement of this role.
- All IHI employees are expected to enable multi-factor authentication via their personal smart phone/smart device in order to access IHI systems as a requirement of the role.
Why join our team?
IHI is a not-for-profit program based in Indianapolis and offers a competitive salary and benefit package.
IHI is the only federally designated comprehensive hemophilia program in Indiana and serves the entire state through services available in Indianapolis and at outreach clinics.
IHI is a leader in hemophilia care, education and clinical research and has a dedicated on-site multidisciplinary staff to ensure availability of a wide range of required services.
IHI participates in national and international clinical research, including new infusion products and therapies, investigation of long-term outcomes, and the impact of associated conditions. The IHI research program provides patients access to new therapies, and an opportunity to improve care. Our center has more than 70 clinical research projects involving bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, thrombosis and more.
Innovative Hematology Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.