What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Harnett Health Internal Medicine Clinic?
Facility
Harnett Health Internal Medicine Clinic
Location
Erwin, North Carolina
Department
Harnett Health Internal Medicine Clinic
Job Family
Nursing Support
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
Supports administrative and clinical requirements of physicians and other licensed medical staff. Assists in obtaining patient vital signs, updates patient’s charts, compiles related statistical data and policy/procedure/practice, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. Responsible for administering care to clinic patients (adult patients, including the older adult through geriatric and pediatric patients, from newborn through adolescence) under the supervision of the physician and other licensed medical staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education, Training and Experience:
High school graduate or GED. Graduation of an accredited Medical Assistant program with successful completion of a nationally recognized certification exam. Acceptable organizations are:
- CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants
- RMA - American Medical Technologists
- CMA(MEDCA) - Medical Career Assessments
- RMA(ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants
- CMA - National Association for Health Professionals
- CCMA - National Healthcareer Association
- NRCMA - National Association for Health Professionals
- NCMA – National Center for Competency Testing
Basic Life Support (BLS) required from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Successful completion of Cape Fear Valley Health System requirements within one (1) month of employment:
Medication administration examination for Certified Medical Assistants Waived testing competencies AED (Automated External Defibrillator) class and examination Phlebotomy class and examination
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to see, hear, read and have manual ability to use office and clinical equipment. Must be able to move throughout all departments of the Medical Center and effectively communicate to patients, family members, personnel, and physicians. Position involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
Required Licenses and Certifications
BLS - American Heart Association
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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