What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Union Health Service?
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team at Union Health Service, Inc.
The CMA position provides quality nursing care to patients, implements specific procedures and programs, coordinates work within the department, and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists the nursing supervisor and all members of the nursing department in carrying out their responsibilities as they apply to the nursing department.
- Provides care for patients under the direction of nursing staff by following UHS procedures.
- Takes and records vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and respirations, weights, finger stick blood glucose, and blood pressure as directed.
- Complies with policies and procedures of UHS, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.
- Rotates among various clinical services and if needed satellites and urgent care hours.
- Responsible for initial intake of scheduled and unscheduled patients, including documenting reason for visit.
- Notifies a nurse regarding any patient with complaint of chest pain, abdominal pain, bleeding or shortness of breath.
- Assists with patient check-out including faxing refills and prescriptions, making appointments and generating letters as needed.
- Performs EKGs on scheduled and emergency patients.
- Maintains supply inventory in exam rooms.
Requirements:
- High School graduate or higher.
- CMA certification.
- Experience in an ambulatory medical facility is helpful but not necessary.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Bilingual preferred.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Accident Insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Pension Plan.
- 403B Voluntary Retirement Contribution (equivalent to for-profit 401K plan).
- Continuing Education Reimbursement.
- PAID TIME-OFF.
- Holiday Pay.
- Bereavement Pay.
Job Type: Full-time. Job Type: Full-time. Pay: From $18.00 per hour. Expected hours: 37.50 per week. Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid sick time, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance. Schedule: Monday to Friday, Weekends as needed. License/Certification: BLS Certification (Required), Certified Medical Assistant Certification (Required). Work Location: In person.
Salary : $18