What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (C.M.A.) GNMSS Part time 8 hours a week position at Box Butte General Hospital?
Title: Medical Assistant (C.M.A)
Reporting Relationship: Clinic Manager and Provider
General Summary of Responsibilities:
The C.M.A. will also include preparing patients for examinations, taking medical histories, and assisting the physician during the examination. As well as explaining medical procedures to patients, calling in prescriptions to pharmacies, collecting laboratory specimens, and sterilizing medical instruments. He/she may also collect laboratory specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture to aid in the assessment of a patient's medical condition. They must have the capability to conduct all aspects of waived testing and procedure, method evaluation, maintenance of quality management and safety programs, as well as interpret the technical acceptability of test results. C.M.A. must be able to approach, communicate and positively interact with patients and other health care professionals while performing their duties, which may also involve stressful situations. Strict adherence to safety and infection control procedures is required.
Education:
Required: Graduate from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program
High School graduate or equivalent
Experience:
Required: Must be computer-literate.
Preferred: Minimum of one year healthcare experience; Experience with current facility medical record software.
License/Certifications:
Required:
Nebraska Medication Aide License.
Certification for Medical Assistant certificate
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
All offers of employment are subject to a background check and drug screening.
EOE
