What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant- Per Diem position at Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc.?
Description
The Certified Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under direction of physicians and/or mid-level providers. This roll will float between all 5 ACHS locations for patient care support dependent on business needs.
Requirements
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information in patient’s Electronical Medical Record (EMR)
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
- Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment
- Hands instruments and materials to provider as directed
- Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
- Performs venipunctures, routine lab tests, injections, ear lavage, etc
- May be responsible for scheduling appointments, keeping x-ray and other medical records, performing secretarial tasks, and completing insurance forms
- May need to perform tele-triage in the collection of information to be relayed to providers, demonstrating knowledge of computer triage template and its use
- Attends and participates in staff/team meetings
- Must complete work within scope of practice for current licensure or certification
- Other duties, hours, and ACHS site placement may be assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program. 1 – 2 years direct experience preferred
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES REQUIREMENTS
A license or certification from an accredited Medical Assistant Program is required.
Current BLS Certification
This role operates in a professional clinical environment. This role will constantly interact with other people and routinely need to handle several responsibilities at once. The role consistently uses standard clinical tools and supplies (i.e. stethoscope, blood pressure meters, hemoglobin machines, autoclave, syringes, vaccines, glucometers, ear scopes, etc). The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer, phone, photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
