Certified Medical Assistant
Job description
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing with oversight by Chief Medical Officer
WORK WEEK: 40 hours per week
WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: High
MISSION: Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare
BENEFITS: Medical & dental insurance, PTO, floating holiday, paid holiday, life, AD&D and long/short term disability, 403b.
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SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT*
This position exists to provide direct patient care, and to assist the health care provider in providing quality health care and work to improve health outcomes
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Evaluate and treat patients within the scope of training, and capabilities as a health care professional.
- Be a patient advocate.
- Offer support and assistance to the provider.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
- Comply with “Universal/Standard Precautions” for infection control.
- Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas including restocking work areas.
- Prepare patient and assist with examinations, procedures and treatments.
- Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by provider within scope.
- Recognize and respond to emergencies.
- Conduct patient education.
- Relay lab and/or radiology results to patients as directed by provider.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality is required and expected to work the hours set by PCHS and/or the schedule set by supervisor.
- Expected to complete required trainings such as CPR, Mandt, Mental Health First Aid and any others deemed necessary for this position.
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Collect and process specimens.
- Coordinate patient care information with other health care providers.
- Clean, sterilize and maintain instruments, equipment, supplies and exam rooms.
- Maintain clinical supply inventory as directed.
- Maintain cleanliness in work areas as required.
- Understands and supports the concept of the Chronic Care Model and the Health Disparities Collaborative.
- Understands and supports the concept of the Patient Centered Medical Home and Meaningful Use including compliance with documentation requirements.
- Performs quality controls.
- Other duties as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate from a nationally accredited school of nursing or medical assisting preferred
License: No license required. Medical Assistant Certification preferred
Experience: 2 years prior experience in a medical office
Vaccine: Must show proof of Covid vaccine due to Federal Mandate unless legally exempt.
Contact: Patty Eissler, HR Director, peissler@pchsak.org or 907-260-5017
www.pchsak.org
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.
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Job Type: Full-time
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