What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant Bilingual position at AFC Urgent Care Norwalk?
Responsibilities & Duties
- Obtain patient vitals, medical history, and reason for visit, and prepare the patient for physical exam
- Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients
- Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the approved procedure
- Draw blood and preparation labs for reference lab processing and/or in-house processing
- Perform laboratory tests, lab-quality controls, and equipment maintenance according to written instructions
- Respond to all lab messages and call back requests
- Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations
- Ensure patient immunizations are well documented and administered in accordance with the approved procedure
- Conduct physician referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as-needed basis
- Prepare exam rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation
- Cross-train and assist in other areas of the clinic as operational needs require such as a receptionist
- CMA-Certified Medical Assistant Current certification by one the following approved certifying agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), earning CMA credential American Medical Technologists (AMT), earning RMA credential National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), earning NCMA credential National HealthCare Association (NHA), earning CCMA credential
- Weekday, Weekend and Holiday work availability
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk for long periods of time
- Potential exposure to potentially infectious materials and chemicals
- BLS/First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH) is preferred
- MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO BOTH OUR HINSDALE, NEW LENOX & MORRIS LOCATIONS
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- PTO starts date of hire
- Health, Dental and Vison Insurance
- Retirement benefits, and more!
- Full & Part-time positions available!