What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care Noble Creek position at Riverview Health?
The Certified Medical Assistant assists in preparation for patient care, provides care coordination, clinical documentation, and other clinical support functions in a physician practice office setting. This position is eligible for a $5,000 retention bonus.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for physician/provider examination
- Administer injections and immunizations
- Perform laboratory testing, EKG's and other medical office testing and procedures
- Arrange for diagnostic testing, specialist appointments and hospital admission.
- Initiate and finalize managed care referrals
- Perform telephone triage
- Maintain examination rooms
- Measure and record vital signs
- Contribute to team building through the support of management decisions and participating in performance improvement activities. Train other Medical Assistants.
- Notify management of changes in workload.
- Complete all educational requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of qualified Medical Assistant course.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: None
- Preferred: One (1) or more years of Medical Office experience, previous patient care experience in the physician office specialty area.
License/Certification Requirements
Minimum: Certified or Registered Medical Assistant and Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
Salary : $5,000