What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Capital Area Health Network (CAHN)?
The Medical Assistant is a graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assisting and is certified accordingly. The Medical Assistant practices within their scope as directed by the agency's Medical Director and the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). The Medical Assistant provides evidence-based practice as per the Nurse Practice Act and other governing bodies and demonstrates growth in the ability to care for patients with chronic diseases; requires consultation with experienced clinicians and benefits from feedback; reports directly to the Lead Licensed Practical Nurse/ Clinical Managers and ultimately to the Chief Nursing Officer.
This position is for extended hours that will be subject to the schedule below.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain professionalism while conducting agency business.
- Prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
- Recognize and respect cultural diversity.
- Utilizes medical terminology appropriately.
Administrative
- Perform basic administrative medical assisting functions per agency guidelines.
- Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments where necessary, including conducting follow-up telephone calls.
- Comprehends and adheres to managed care policies and procedures.
- Utilizes electronic technology to receive, organize, prioritize, and transmit information per agency guidelines.
Clinical
- Triage all clients (including pediatrics) scheduled to see a provider according to agency policy and procedures.
- Works directly with the providers as assigned.
- Conducts patient history and chief assessments.
- Documents demographical and/or medical information into the agency's electronic medical records with the ability to retrieve specific data accordingly.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
- Comply with quality assurance practices.
- Collects and processes specimens.
- Performs inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment.
- Assist in teaching health promotion and disease processes.
- Practice within legal and ethical boundaries.
- Complies with established risk management and safety regulations.
- Travels from site to site, when necessary, to provide direct patient care, triage, and/or other duties as assigned.
Experience:
Current CPR/BLS certification is required.
Experience as a Medical Assistant within a community health and/or public health setting is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, the hours of operations, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm, potential extended hours may include up to 8:00 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am- 1:00 pm on select Saturdays.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assisting and certified accordingly to practice in the State of Virginia.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Paid Time Off accrual
401k with company match (up to 3%)
Employee Assistance Program
