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Certified Medical Assistant, PCP (South Yarmouth)

Cape Cod Healthcare

#Interpersonal Skills #Customer Service #HIPAA #Vital Signs #Patient Flow #Healthcare #Electronic Health Record #Time Management #Certified Medical Assistant

Quick overview

The Certified Medical Assistant assists in providing clinical care to patients and manages the provider's daily schedule to maximize clinical time. They also prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, and support clinicians with procedures while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Medical Assistant Certification and completion of a post-secondary medical assisting program. Strong interpersonal skills and a minimum of two years' experience in a clinical setting are preferred.

professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceTime ManagementConfidentialityPatient Flow ManagementPatient CommunicationVital SignsElectronic Health RecordBasic Life SupportClinical ProceduresClerical SupportClinical CareOffice TechnologyMedical Assisting CertificationInjection Administration

Job description

Assists in providing clinical care to office patients as delegated by supervising provider
Manages provider’s daily schedule and patient flow to expedite care and maximize clinical time
Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms, and checks two-patient identifiers
Communicates status of delegated task completion to supervising provider
Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs as indicated (i.e. height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation)
Inputs pertinent clinical information into the electronic health record timely and with accuracy and collects home medication lists
Assists clinicians with clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department. Keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information pertaining to the patient’s visit
Prepare and maintain exam rooms for patient arrivals. Clean and/or maintain inventory of supplies (medical included) and equipment throughout the practice. Notifies supervisor to order clinical supplies, clinical equipment and pharmaceuticals as appropriate
Under the supervision of a provider, administers routine injections when delegated, and documents in real time and with accuracy
Participates in practice and department meetings, trainings, etc. to promote continuous improvement of quality patient care
Takes initiative to learn, understand, and stay current with community resources and the greater healthcare system
Maintains patient rights and abides by all confidentiality obligations pursuant to CCHC and HIPAA
Provides clerical/office support as necessary (i.e. scheduling appointments, greeting and registering patients, scanning incoming medical records and paperwork, preparing medical records, answering phone calls and taking messages, faxing, etc.)
Ability to float to other MACC practices when required
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Medical Assistant - Certification from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)
Completion of a post-secondary medical assisting program required for PCP Office (Preferred for Specialty Office)

Certified Medical Assistant, PCP (South Yarmouth)

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