Certified Medical Assistant - IF/Clinic
Summary
Title: | Certified Medical Assistant - IF/Clinic |
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ID: | 1056 |
Department: | CLINIC |
Openings: | N/A |
Location: | CLINIC Idaho Falls |
Closing Date: | Closed 7/13/21, Until Filled |
Benefits : | Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays |
Hourly Starting Wage: | $15.32 |
Description
Regular Full-Time
Non-Exempt/Hourly
Vacancy to fill: 1
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)
- Observe, record, and report on the condition of patients including adverse reactions to medications or treatments
- Medical responsibilities:
- Take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Prepare and give injections and enemas
- Apply dressings, apply ice packs and hot water bottles, and monitor catheters
- Collect samples for testing
- Perform routine laboratory tests
- Make sure immunizations are current and documented
- Follow through with recommendations
- Complete patient documentation on the EMR system, using the Electronic Medical Records system
- Medication responsibilities:
- Ensure they are organized and stored properly
- Administer meds and topical treatments as prescribed per individual medication protocols (follow 6 step procedures)
- Document following med administration
- Record med errors and submit reports per policy
- Follow proper drug disposal procedures
- IV Care responsibilities:
- May hang plain IV solutions/antibiotics if the medication is pre-mixed by the pharmacy
- Sterilization Responsibilities:
- Ensure sterilization of equipment
- Prepare patients for procedures
- Documentation responsibilities:
- Maintain medical management records
- Update and file patient charts
- Ensure you have a permanent medical record book that contains assessments, flow charts (1 yr), authorizations, incident reports, medical history, progress notes, and other pertinent info
- Answer phones, greet patients, and order supplies
- Arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services
- Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and community practices of children and families
- Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
- Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
- Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards
- Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations
Qualifications
- Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- CMA certificate
- Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
- Ability to travel from one clinic site to another
- Must pass a background check
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Evidence of no communicable disease
- Preferred
- Certification in IV and Phlebotomy
- Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
Required Physical Demands
- Is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; grasping/holding
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications