What are the responsibilities and job description for the CCMA position at Waterfall Community Health Center?
Job Title : CCMA
Job Category : Medical
Wage Classification : Hourly / non-exempt
Location : North Bend / Coos Bay / North Bay
Position Type / Status : Full-time, benefitted
Travel : Travel to all clinical locations
Salary Range : $22.19 to $27.00 / hr. DOE
Reports to : Clinic Manager
Manages Direct Reports : No
HR Review & Approval : 2 / 7 / 25
Job Description : Job Purpose :
Function as a Certified MA in a team and mission-based setting to assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks, through joint planning and problem solving, assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Adheres to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
- Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
- Participates in team huddles, work with the team to ensure appropriate pre-visit preparation including culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
- Completes intake interview for new and returning patients according to established procedure including counseling patients / families on their role, and WCHC’s role, in a medical home.
- Prepares patients for examinations consistent with the purpose of the appointment.
- Responsible for knowing and following clinical policy and procedure, including documenting all patient interactions in Epic in a manner consistent with professional standards.
- Performs related duties necessary to ensure quality patient care as requested by supervisor, including addressing barriers when the patient has not met treatment goals.
- Assists providers with exams of patients or any special procedures.
- Processes all incoming paperwork including phone calls, refills and MyChart communications from patients, routing as appropriate, and responding in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment while ensuring adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control regulations.
- Performs supervised laboratory procedures such as Urinalysis, Strep test, Covid testing, pregnancy testing, etc (Any CLIA approved Point of Care Testing Offered at Waterfall.) as approved by Supervisor or trainer.
- Assist with patient intake, including obtaining vital signs, medical history, and preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
- Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, providing education given by provider, answering questions, and coordinating care efficiently.
- Processes prior authorizations for medication and procedures in a timely manner
- Must be flexible to work at any of our locations, including North Bend, Coos Bay, and North Bay clinics, as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Must effectively understand vaccines and needle safety, and properly administer vaccines to patients
- Perform EKG’s and basic wound care directed by provider.
- Accurately take vital signs, and room patients in accordance with Waterfall workflow standards.
- Effectively schedule patients for hospital follow ups, follow up appointments and any other appointments needed by patients.
- Performs any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
Education and Experience :
Immunizations Required :
Physical Requirements :
Benefits :
Salary : $50,000