Job Title: CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)

Duration : 13 Weeks

Job Type : Contract

Shift Times:  Day shifts, Monday - Friday

Location: Calais, ME 04619

Payrate : $30.00/hr

Job Description:

Performs medical assisting functions to support the provision of care within the physician department. Interacts with patients, families, and staff members to maximize successful patient outcomes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to work with the public.

· Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Immunization and injection administration, vision & hearing, phlebotomy

· Certified Medical Assisting degree or appropriate training.

· CMA or RMA certification.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Greets and prepares patient for office visit or outpatient procedure.

· Obtains vital signs and weighs each patient.

· Updates problem and medication list at each patient visit.

· Assists in procedures requested by the medical provider.

· Performs phlebotomy as needed.

· Checks charts routinely for omissions and compliance.

· Maintains sterilization process of all instruments.

· Makes referral and prescription calls per medical provider’s orders.

· Refilling prescriptions, per protocol and as applicable.

· Screens calls including emergency calls.

· Assures that all necessary release and consent forms are signed.

· Performs lab testing according to set protocols and maintains yearly competency.

· Performs look up per protocol on the Maine Prescription Monitoring Program.

· Performs Medication Prior Authorizations, as needed.

· Prepares electronic charts with all requested information in preparation of patient encounters.

· Schedules patients for procedures in OR and any outpatient test (x-rays, labs, etc), if applicable.

· Communicate with patients via various communication avenues, including secure messaging. Participates with any department quality indicators.

· Responsible to collect provider quality data as requested.

· Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists with duties to include inventory management, samples management, and other monitors. 

· Obtains working knowledge of IMMPACT procedures, policies, performance expectations, etc. as needed.

· Maintains compliance with all hospital policies as well as compliance with all State, Federal and CMS policies of licensing and certification.

· Responsible to maintain medical record privacy and security according to hospital policies and procedures at all times.

· Demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the hospital’s mission, vision and values as well as the service excellence standards while completing all tasks and responsibilities.

· Provides coverage for other DECH/CCH physician offices when necessary.

· Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings; reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.

· Uses patient handling techniques as appropriate to the needs of the individual patient in keeping with the Safe Patient and Handling and Movement Policy.

· Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands.

· Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures

· Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures

· Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department