Planned Parenthood Great Plains
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Salary
$20 / HOUR
The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care, including post-surgical support, diagnostic ultrasonic services, and laboratory testing. They collaborate with the medical team to ensure high-quality service while maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to safety and privacy regulations.
Candidates must hold a valid professional CMA licensure in Kansas and possess ACLS certification. One to two years of clinical experience is required, with a preference for those with a background in women's health and sonography.
Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for this 21st century health care provider and advocacy organization dedicated to upholding the standard for providing high quality sexual and reproductive health care, providing education that promotes informed proud and authentic sexuality, and changing the culture through proactive advocacy to ensure equality in reproductive and sexual decision making. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for providing abortion patient care, post-surgical care for patients, patient education, completing lab tests, and diagnostic ultrasonic services. The CMA collaborates with Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Nurses, Medical Assistants and/or Reproductive Health Assistants to ensure the highest level of patient care and customer service. The CMA will participate in a team approach to patient care and communicate effectively and sensitively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds and ages while serving as a patient advocate. \n
Prepares for patient examinations and procedures by checking equipment; reading provider orders; setting-up equipment. Conducts courteous and confidential patient interviews and accurately enters data into EPIC. Communicates patient needs to Nurse Practitioner, Surgical Nurse Supervisor and/or Physician. Instructs patients on process to ensure cooperation and optimum test results and readies patients for their care. Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols. Follows prescribed safety standards in operations of ultrasound equipment. Maintains ultrasound equipment in appropriate operating condition. Assists with patient education and laboratory and recovery room duties. Obtains patient’s vital signs, draws blood, performs pregnancy tests and assists with other exams. Conducts tests according to CLIA standards and adheres to OSHA regulations when handling biological material. Performs all test control levels. Provides non-judgmental counseling to clients by providing support and information on reproductive and sexual health issues, including family planning methods, abortion services and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Adheres to all HIPAA and patient privacy and confidentiality regulations. Participates in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established productivity and revenue cycle goals.
People with a growth mindset believe that they can improve their skills and knowledge with effort, which they can apply to improving the organization’s patient care, financial performance, and KPIs. They are more likely to see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
Regularly gives and receives feedback to improve individual, team, and organizational performance in a manner that creates a culture of trust.
Professional CMA licensure valid in the state of Kansas ACLS certification required; IV certification preferred Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays and evenings One to two years’ experience in clinical setting; women's health care experience preferred Ability to successfully operate autoclave, centrifuge and blood pressure equipment Possess ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a professional posture Experience with electronic medical records systems required; prior working knowledge of Epic preferred Prior experience with sonography preferred Travel throughout the affiliate as needed Bilingual a plus
EOE/AA—PPGP is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQIA+.
PPGP believes that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. We encourage all individuals to share their pronouns during interviews and meetings. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply.
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