Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Description

Job Description

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant for AAPHC works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, Business Manager and Nurse Manager performing a variety of general health, and clerical procedures for effective management of health problems in the patient population served through the health center. This position requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of all clinical and clerical systems and procedures in effect at the center.

Duties and Responsibilities

FRONT DESK :

• Cross trained to register and schedule patients.
• Back up-front desk and phones as requested.
• Pull, file, collate materials into medical records which include charts for next day appointments.

NURSING :

Qualifications

High school diploma and graduation from a technical school program which prepare student for certificate by the State of Georgia. Certificate of State certification preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Basic clinical and laboratory skills are essential. Knowledge of medical terminology. Pleasant disposition and ability to communicate effectively with patients and coworkers is a must.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Qualifications

High school diploma and graduation from a technical school program which prepares student for certificate by the State of Georgia. Certificate of State certification preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Basic clinical and laboratory skills are essential. Knowledge of medical terminology. Pleasant disposition and ability to communicate effectively with patients and coworkers is a must. Represents AAPHC to the public in a good and positive manner.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and normal color perception, and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Needs to be flexible to stay late as required to complete daily processes.