Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking to add talented Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to our team. We have part-time and PRN opportunities available in the area for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) who desires to work in Home Health. You are a qualified candidate for this position if you have at least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience but not required.
Primary Specialty
Homecare
Earnings
$21.00 to 23.00 hourly
Location - In Office
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- York, PA
Start Date
ASAP
Duration
PRN/Per Diem
Schedule
- Flexible Schedule
Job Type
Part-time
Responsibilities
- A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the gathering of information during the clinical process.
- Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations
- Maintain clear patient records, get to know each resident and often be the first to identify changes in their condition
- Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Intervenes with proper technique, procedures, and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patient
- Participates in gathering information on patient history
- Verifies medications
- Makes appropriate referrals for follow-up
- Adhere to work the work schedule as designated by your supervisor to ensure continuity of care for the patient and maintenance of staffing matrix for the client
- Respond to code, or patient crisis as set forth by the sites policy and procedure
- Assists health care practitioner as assigned
- Adhere to infection control techniques and principles
- Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients
- Attends mandatory staff meetings/training
- Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients
- Post orders, if applicable, per site contract
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Computer skills
- Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA and ADA
- Knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures
- Basic math, accurate data collection and data entry skills
License / Certification
- Completion of Medical Assistant Certificate Program or Associates Degree from accredited MA program
- Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) or Registration (RMA)
- AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification preferred
Category
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)