Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred.

• Medical Technicians Registration RSA 328-1 : 7
• One year of previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Computer skills strongly preferred.
• Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to needs of the Practice.
• Flexibility and tolerance to handle multiple demands and priorities.
• Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

Physical Activity :

• Daily demands may vary dependent on specific duties performed.
• Upper Extremity :
• Up to 75% to 100% of a day may be spent standing / ambulating.
• Up to 30% to 40% of day may be spent working in a repetitive motion activity including use of computer and keyboard to access and input information.
• Push / Pull / Lift / Carry :
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Visual and auditory skills essential to perform patient assessment duties.
• Fine motor control may be important to perform injections or other procedures.
• May bend, stoop, or reach to retrieve materials or supplies, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Some travel may be necessary to attend meetings or training.
• PART TWO : FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Position Objective

Under general supervision from the Clinical Manager and direct clinical supervision of a medical clinician, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks that promote optimum patient care and satisfaction while enhancing clinician and practice effectiveness.

• Performance Expectation

Manage the flow of patients and paperwork through the practice by preparing the patient's electronic or paper medical record for his / her visit, completing health forms, researching and calling in prescription renewals per clinician's written instructions, notifying patients of normal test results following clinician review and sign off, greeting / discharging and assisting patients, and providing pre / post visit instructions per practice / clinician guidelines.

• Prepare exam / treatment room, conduct brief interview per clinician guidelines, obtain and document vital signs, perform and document basic screening / diagnostic measures and collect and process specimens according to Practice guidelines.
• Assist and chaperone clinicians during examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Perform and document clinical procedures per established hospital policies and practice standards and guidelines.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of work, examination, and treatment areas; clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain equipment and instruments following universal precautions, infection control, and hazardous waste removal practices.
• Stock exam / treatment rooms, order equipment and supplies according to organization and practice guidelines, and maintain adequate quantities to meet practice demands; dispose of contaminated supplies and materials in the prescribed manner.
• Performs routine (daily / weekly / monthly) cleaning and calibration checks for medical equipment.
• Maintains provider schedule and keeps provider aware of the same. Assists with the provider in all aspects of patient flow. Communicates with the patients any delays or needs to reschedule.
• Assist with answering telephones, taking messages, scheduling appointments, tests or procedures, arranging referrals, and performing other administrative duties to meet the needs of patients, co-workers and the practice.
• Perform skills and procedures outlined within Scope of Practice for CMA / RMA after documented demonstration of competency, as defined by organizational or practice standards.
• Prepares and administers immunizations per clinician's written order upon successful completion of Immunization Administration module and demonstrated competency. CMA / RMA may not administer medications, blood products or controlled substances.
• Recognize limitations and seek advice and direction from other appropriate clinical staff.
• Demonstrate technical and interpersonal skills necessary to complete job responsibilities.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills to remain current in practice.
• Willingly perform other duties as required or assigned.

Min : $21.19

Max : $32.85