What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics position at Kids Health First?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview :
The Certified Medical Assistant supports all aspects of the practice under the supervision of the medical provider. The CMA is responsible for assisting in the delivery of primary health care and patient care in a team-based patient-centered medical home environment; provides clinical support for medical practitioners, assists practitioners in the performance of medical procedures, and conducts follow-up with the patients as needed; acts as a liaison between the patient, clinical staff, and the providers.
Salary : Commensurate With Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- May administer medication injections and vaccines.
- Conducts comprehensive, preventative, screenings for patients and / or assists all support staff in daily patient interactions as needed.
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment, including taking histories and vital signs.
- Follows standing order procedures as indicated by practice.
- Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures.
- Maintains the inventory of supplies and informs designated persons of needed supplies.
- Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
- Performs various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience :
Qualifications :
Skills and Knowledge :
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work has frequent exposure to blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a medical practice setting.
Work is completed in a normal office environment and involves frequent contact with staff, patients, and the public. The noise level is moderate. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with people who are angry or upset. This position may involve working at various community clinics and may require extended hours as needed.
Physical Demands :
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the
Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time and talk and hear.
Some standing is required as well as walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stretching, and climbing stairs. This position requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. The ability to observe details at close range and communicate information and ideas so others will understand. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods and work in an environment that can be very stressful. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.
KHR DISCLAIMER :
Kids Health First is an Association of 37 Independent Pediatric Practices located in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Initial candidate screenings are conducted by our recruiter. All interviews and final decisions are made by the pediatric practices, based on their current individual needs and hiring processes. Salary and benefits are determined by individual practices.
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