What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care/OPMH position at Lake County?
Schedule: 37.5 hours a week
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8am - 4pm
- Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
- Thursday 10am - 6pm
- Checks patients’ medical records for pertinent data.
- Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for the provider by obtaining initial information and vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, height, weight, BMI, and head circumference as specified by program).
- Documents chief complaints of patients and notifies the nurse/provider of unusual symptoms or complaints.
- Assists in telephone follow-up with the patient as directed by the program.
- Under the direction of the provider and/or nurse, assist with basic patient health education.
- Inspects exam rooms for cleanliness and equipment condition.
- Maintains ordered supplies and keeps the area stocked. Checks for medical supplies that are outdated.
- Performs tasks including filing, chart documentation, and telephone follow-up as assigned.
- Performs peak flow; spirometry; EKG; application of Non-Stress Test (NST) belts; point of care testing and phlebotomy services as directed.
- Administer medication within their scope of practice.
- Manages upcoming due dates for each individual client and completes paperwork for treatment plans, completes Kessler outcome measures, etc, and informs provider when completed and needing reviews/signatures
- Performs and documents patient outreach for ‘Just In Time’ psychiatric scheduling for client appointments and follow-up with medications/questions
- Cross-trained in psychiatric and medical CMA duties, attending trainings and roll-outs for both medical and psychiatric changes. Accurately performs current workflows and supports both psychiatric and medical teams and providers on a weekly basis.
- Manages psych medication closet and inventory including: new stock, expirations, data input and monthly reconciliation
- Maintains certificate in and performs phlebotomy
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic and work area.
- The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - CMA
- The Association of Medical Technologists (AMT) - RMA
- The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - CCMA
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) – NCMA
- American Allied Health (AAH) - RMA
- Requires High School Diploma or GED.
- One year of experience preferred.
- Successful completion of LCHD/CHC competencies within 6 months of hire.
- Ability to work on weekends, holidays and overtime if necessary.
- Ability to travel to multiple LCHD/CHC locations on a regular basis.
- Ability to maintain and keep records.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Some knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of computers and electronic health records experience is preferable.
- Ability to operate various office and medical equipment.
- Candidates who have completed a 160-hour externship with the LCHD/CHC will have the one-year experience requirement waived
"As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.
Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found athttps://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary gradesathttps://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements."
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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