Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
$43,534–$59,758 year
On-siteLitchfield, Minnesota, United States or Litchfield, New Hampshire, United States
Litchfield, Minnesota, United States or Litchfield, New Hampshire, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$43,534–$59,758 yearLicense Or CertificationSmall
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationSmall
Job Summary
Manage patient schedules, room patients, and coordinate nursing office functions while maintaining a safe, professional environment. Take and record vital signs, assist with examinations and minor procedures, and administer medications within scope. Maintain cleanliness, comply with OSHA standards, and document accurate patient records in the electronic medical record system. Manage phone calls, file paperwork, and set up exam rooms between procedures. Report patient status to the healthcare team and review medications with patients upon administration. Monitor equipment, supplies, and medications for proper storage and expiration dates. Participate in quality initiatives under the direction of the Nursing Manager/Providers.
Required Qualifications
- Medical Assistance degree from an accredited MA program
- CPR Certification Required
- Current CMA certification preferred
- Ability to lift, move, and position patients and equipment
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- Ability to meet physical demands of rural hospital/clinic work, including during emergency situations and/or disaster protocols
- Ability to read, interpret, and act upon a variety of documents and information needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate routine and occasionally complex ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats
- Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations (addition/subtraction/multiplication/division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
- Ability to record and interpret clinical measurements
- Ability to calculate patient data
- Ability to use EMR system and care documentation tools to support treatment
- Knowledge of role in patient confidentiality and protecting patient information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure as defined by HIPAA
- Ability to respond quickly and decisively to emergency situations while participating in shelter-in-place and disaster response protocols
- Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams, communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers
- Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential for providing care to specific patient populations
- Ability to concentrate and pay attention to details in order to get the correct information on all patients
- Ability to prioritize work to accomplish a variety of job responsibilities with the potential for numerous interruptions
- Ability to cope, handle a fluctuating workload and a willingness to pick up projects in times of decreased activity
- Taking initiative in making suggestions for improvement in the department, as well as in own job responsibilities
- Implementing medical procedural skills, nursing skills, interpersonal skills, documentation skills
- Ability to organize and multi-task with flexibility
- Good communication, documentation and time management skills
- Skilled at incorporating AIDET into professional practice
- Skilled in data entry with great accuracy
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Familiarity with Paycom
- Familiarity with other information systems specific to position
- Ability to thoroughly document clinical services
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Ability to effectively utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems, i.e. Epic
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in a variety of formats
- Apply logical problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex situations and make sound decisions in real time, often under pressure
- Analyze data and scenarios to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and opportunities
- Evaluate multiple approaches and propose innovative solutions with sound judgement
- Able to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to perform essential job duties that meet job performance expectations and organizational standards while upholding MMHC mission and values
- Understand and adhere to MMHC's compliance standards as outlined in MMHC's Compliance Program
- Attend all mandatory education programs and demonstrate proficiency related to general safety and regulatory compliance
- Attend all department-specific training, and demonstrate proficiency related to safety and job-related hazards
- Understand and follow MMHC procedures for exposure control / blood borne and airborne pathogens
- Comply with all relevant MMHC policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory standards and requirements
- Attire is neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment and according to MMHC policy
- Wear proper identification while on duty
- Maintain confidentiality of all MMHC and patient information at all times
- Report to work on time and maintain defined standards for attendance
- Attend mandatory meetings
Desired Qualifications
- Prefer six months to one-year related experience and/or training
- Prefer previous experience in a hospital or clinic setting
- Prefer experience working with EPIC electronic health record system
- Prefer six months to one-year related experience and/or training
- Prefer previous experience in a hospital or clinic setting
- Prefer experience working with EPIC electronic health record system
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