What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at AWC MSO?
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Welcome patients by greeting them warmly.
- Verify patient information review and/or record medical history.
- Monitor and chart vital signs.
- Prepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment.
- Arrange instruments, supplies, and equipment and assist the physician during the procedure with equipment, supplies.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests on-premises, including hemoglobin and Rh Factor testing. Draw blood, dispose of contaminated supplies, sterilize medical instruments.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
- Prepare patients for ultrasounds, exams, tests, and procedures. Perform ultrasounds, patient education, and lab services as requested.
- Prepare patients for and assist physician providers with abortion procedures.
- Able to prepare, identify, and properly dispose of POC.
- Perform and interpret in-house laboratory tests necessary for appropriate intake of abortion patients, including hemoglobin and Rh Factor testing.
- Process medical instruments per AWC guidelines.
- Assist the medical team with compassion and professionalism.
Summary of Skills:
- Ability to engage in a professional and courteous manner.
- Demonstrated flexibility in handling multiple tasks and working in different areas.
- Ability to prioritize and perform tasks under pressure and take direction and follow instructions.
- Verbal and written skills, the ability to document verbal communication in a legible, accurate, and objective manner.
- The ability to initiate and conduct two-way communication in a clear concise manner.
- Advocate for the client during the procedure by providing information, emotional, and physical support.
- Possess a strong commitment to A Woman's Choice values.
Requirements:
- Must support abortion access.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical Assistant Diploma.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Trained for a fast-paced medical care office.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
- Detail-oriented and able to perform repetitive tasks without error.
- Ultrasound experience is a plus.
- New grads welcome.
Benefits:
At 90-day eligibility period:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
