Job detail

Medical Assistant/ Certified Medical Assistant - O H OB GYN - FT DAYS

Sky Lakes Medical Center

#CMA #Patient Care #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Sterile Processing #Immunizations #Clinical Documentation #Medical Supplies

Quick overview

Prepare patients for assessment and assist medical clinicians with office procedures and clinical tasks. Manage administrative duties including scheduling, prescription processing, and maintaining medical equipment and supplies.

Requirements summary

Requires one year of medical assistant experience and a commitment to obtain CMA or equivalent certification within 15 months of hire. AHA CPR certification is mandatory within 60 days of employment.

professional certificateWritten CommunicationTime ManagementProblem SolvingPatient CareInstrument SterilizationAppointment SchedulingOral CommunicationMedical DocumentationPatient CounselingImmunizationMedical Supply ManagementInjection Administration

Job description

Qualifications

Required

Must receive certification (CMA or equivalent from one of the following: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT) within 15 months of hire, (1 year experience + 3 months certification window) AHA CPR certification required by end of month from 60 days of hire and maintained. Previous patient care experience preferred. Positive, cheerful attitude. Self-starter, whom is a flexible and caring individual. Demonstrates accuracy in documentation. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.

Preferred

Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organization. This will be apparent by ongoing completion of any or all of the following: proficiency testing, skill demonstration, practice of core standards for service excellence, and documentation review.

CERT

Required Certification through one of the listed organizations within 15 months of employment: CMA--American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) RMA--American Medical Technologists (AMT) CCMA--National Healthcareer Association (NHA) NCMA--National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Required 1 year of MA experience and 3 months certification preparation time.

Typical physical/Mental demands

Medium physical/mental demands as needed in the completion of duties.
Able to follow instructions and accept direction.
Must be able to work independently, as well as with medical providers, patients, family members and other co-workers.
Must be able to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently.
Must be able to work in multi-specialty settings.
Must have the ability to work within time constraints, in high stress situations and with multiple tasks.
Must be able to remain calm under stress.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Essential job functions

__ Process and prepare the patient for assessment and treatment, by the medical clinician, in a timely manner.

__ Assist medical clinician with office procedures.

__ Daily sorting of incoming patient reports/results for medical clinician’s review.

__ Clean, maintain and care for instruments, equipment and all work areas including preparing instruments to send to sterile processing.