*$5,000 Sign on Bonus for eligible certified full time new hiresPOSITION STANDARDS
- Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred.
- One year of previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting
- Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Computer skills strongly preferred.
- Flexibility and tolerance to handle multiple demands and priorities across varying surgical and specialty clinics
- Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Medical Technicians Registration RSA 328-1:7
- Certified in blood alcohol testing, DOT - testing, pre and post-employment testing, preferred. Obtain within 60 days of hire.
- POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
- Physical Activity:
- Daily demands may vary dependent on specific duties performed.
- Upper Extremity:
- Up to 75% to 100% of a day may be spent standing/ambulating.
- Up to 30% to 40% of day may be spent working in a repetitive motion activity including use of computer and keyboard to access and input information.
- Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
- Must be able to effectively communicate in person and over the telephone.
- Visual and auditory skills essential to perform patient assessment duties.
- Fine motor control may be important to perform injections or other procedures.
- May bend, stoop, or reach to retrieve materials or supplies, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Some travel may be necessary to attend meetings or training
- PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Position Objective
- Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse and direct clinical supervision of a medical clinician, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks that promote optimum patient care and satisfaction while enhancing clinician and practice effectiveness.
- Performance Expectation
- Under direction from MD, Practice Director or RN, performs as a team member under the PFCC methodology and practice.
- Manage the flow of patients and paperwork through the practice by preparing the patient's electronic or paper medical record for his/her visit, completing health forms, researching and calling in prescription renewals per clinician's written instructions, notifying patients of normal test results following clinician review and sign off, greeting/discharging and assisting patients, and providing pre/post visit instructions per practice/clinician guidelines.
- Prepare exam/treatment room, conduct brief interview per clinician guidelines, obtain and document vital signs, perform and document basic screening/diagnostic measures and collect and process specimens according to Practice guidelines.
- Assist and chaperone clinicians during examinations, procedures and treatments.
- Perform and document clinical procedures per established hospital policies and practice standards and guidelines.
- Maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of work, examination, and treatment areas; clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain equipment and instruments following universal precautions, infection control, and hazardous waste removal practices.
- Stock exam/treatment rooms, order equipment and supplies according to organization and practice guidelines, and maintain adequate quantities to meet practice demands; dispose of contaminated supplies and materials in the prescribed manner.
- Performs routine (daily/ weekly/ monthly) cleaning and calibration checks for medical equipment.
- Maintains provider schedule and keeps provider aware of the same. Assists with the provider in all aspects of patient flow. Communicates with the patients any delays or needs to reschedule.
- Assist with answering telephones, taking messages, scheduling appointments, tests or procedures, arranging referrals, and performing other administrative duties to meet the needs of patients, co-workers and the practice.
- Perform skills and procedures outlined within Scope of Practice for CMA/RMA after documented demonstration of competency, as defined by organizational or practice standards.
- Prepares and administers injections/immunizations per clinician's written order upon successful completion of Immunization Administration module and demonstrated competency. CMA/RMA may not administer medications, blood products or controlled substances.
- Recognize limitations and seek advice and direction from MD, PA or RN.
- Demonstrate technical and interpersonal skills necessary to complete job responsibilities.
- Acquire new knowledge and skills to remain current in practice.
- Willingly perform other duties as required or assigned.