Certified Medical Assistant

Responsibilities:

Ensures efficient patient flow by rooming patients in a timely manner and assisting the provider with staying timely on their schedule
Delivers an exceptional patient experience, and helps patients prepare for their provider visit
Obtains vital signs, chief complaints and reviews medications
Delivers patient screenings per protocols
Orders supplies and stocks exam rooms
Conducts routine quality control checks including infection control measures, equipment QAs, and checks for expired medication and supplies
Ensure exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for patient visits
Under direction of an RN, provider and/or protocol, provide telephonic support to patients
Under direction of an RN or Provider, offer MA appropriate "visits" including administering vaccinations, performing procedures including but not limited to: ABI, spirometry, EKGs, etc.
Perform waived laboratory testing
Schedule diagnostic testing
Applies or assists with the application of durable medical equipment
Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations
Observing and recording patient encounters / examinations
Documenting patient information, history, and diagnoses
Other duties as assigned

The Medical Assistant will report to the Practice Manager.

What we're looking for

We're looking for motivated, experienced Registered or Certified Medical Assistants with:

1+ years in a Medical Assistant role
CPR Certification required
Fluent in Spanish
Medical Assistant certification or registration required. Over 5 years of applicable, consecutive Medical Assistant experience may override this requirement
EMR experience and proficiency required
2+ years of experience working with geriatric patients is preferred
Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred
Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
Demonstrates problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude
US work authorization