Certified Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is a multi-skilled allied health professional dedicated to assisting in all aspects of the practice under the supervision of the medical provider. The CMA is responsible for assisting in the delivery of primary health care and patient care in a team based Patient Centered Medical Home environment, provides clinical support for medical practitioners. Assists practitioner in the performance of Medical Procedures, and conducts follow up with the patients concerning lab and other test results, performs phlebotomy and injections; manages patient records, and acts as a liaison between patient, hospital, other providers and the practitioners.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Participates in daily care team huddle to perform pre-visit planning to identify lab work or testing needed for chronic care services based upon patient diagnosis and preventative care screenings due.
2. Prepares patients for examination and treatment including taking histories and vital signs.
3. Conducts comprehensive, preventative screenings for patients and/or assists all support staff in daily patient interactions as needed.
4. Performs screening procedures as indicated.
5. Follows standing order procedures as outlined by practice.
6. Follows CMA protocol to ensure accurate intake on patients for appointments.
7. Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments including sterilization, and performs terminal cleaning of exam rooms.
8. Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture, techniques using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles.
9. Assists providers in preparing for minor procedures and physicals.
10. Assists with diagnostic tests, treatments and referrals.
11. Maintains patient files, records and other information in Electronic Health Record.
12. Draws and process blood, finger sticks and venous collections. Centrifuges, labels and stores blood samples for subsequent analysis by clinical laboratory staff.
13. Administers prescribed medications including routine immunizations, therapeutic injections and inhalation medications via nebulizer under the direction of a provider.
14. Assists in maintaining compliance with quality assurance standards, including CLIA.
15. Performs various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
16. Operates Autoclave to sterilize instruments.
17. Participates in Patient Centered Medical Home team meetings as needed quality improvement initiatives.
18. Maintains inventory of supplies and follows replenishment process for ordering.
19. Assists with billing duties including entering charges and diagnoses and following up with providers on incomplete information.
20. Remains current on all required training for current year. Utilizes higher education, seminars, professional publications, and hospital in services to remain current in profession.
21. Participates in safety program training, drills and education sessions AND may include assignment to an emergency response team.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR THE POSITION
The following experience and skills are considered essential:

1. At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
2. Experience and skill in taking vital signs and drawing blood.
3. Experience and skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
4. Ability to interact in a pleasant and professional manner with a wide variety of professional staff and patients.
5. Ability to maintain quality control standards.
6. Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and attention to detail.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The following education requirements are considered essential:

1. High school education or the equivalent required.
2. Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
3. CMA- Certification by the AAMA required at time of hire or within 60 days of date of hire. Certifications must be maintained at all times or;
4. RMA- Certification by the AMT required. Certifications must be maintained at all times or;
5. CCMA- Certification by the NHA required. Certifications must be maintained at all times.

** All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated. **
HOMETOWN HEALTH CENTER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Generous, competitive compensation
• Educational Benefits
• Earned benefits time (includes sick, vacation, holiday)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match

Hometown Health Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer.