Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

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• $500 sign on bonus**
• Job title Certified Medical Assistant/Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) Reports to Director of Clinical Nursing Status Non-Exempt (Hourly: $19.00 - $25.00)

Job purpose The CMA/RMA is a member of the interdisciplinary medical team of the health center, providing support to the Heartland Community Health Center (HCHC) medical providers with direct patient care, maintaining exam rooms and equipment, and assigned clerical duties. This position is responsible for patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, laboratory support and serves as a liaison between the front desk staff, the providers, and the nurses in the provision of care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in harmony with others, exhibits a positive attitude and commitment to the health center mission. Actions show commitment to team effort, works well with others, supports group objectives, and participates in staff meetings and team problem‑solving
• Consistent patient-centered, caring disposition is a must for this position
• Performs daily exam room inspection, ensuring supplies are adequately stocked for patient care
• Interviews patients to obtain medical information including list of current medications and allergies; obtains vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings; Records information into EHR
• Performs procedures as directed by medical provider including but not limited to EKG, peak flows, ear lavage, minor procedures, dressing changes, vision and hearing screenings
• Administer vaccines and injections to patients
• Assists with laboratory procedures including phlebotomy, various dipsticks, urinalysis, hematocrit, glucose screening
• Assists medical providers with procedures, exams and treatment of patients
• Maintains exam rooms, keeping equipment clean, sterilized and rotated
• Maintains adequate supplies of linens, medical equipment, paper supplies needed for daily clinical operations
• Relieves other departments as indicated; provides coverage when necessary
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to professional certification, patient confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA, patient treatment & safety guidelines
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested