Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking to add talented Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to our team. We have full-time and part-time opportunities available in the area for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) who desires to work in a physician office. You are a qualified candidate for this position if you have at least 3 year of Medical Assistant experience but not required.
Salary: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Primary Specialty
Medical-Surgical Unit
Earnings
N/A
Location - In Office
- Hazleton, PA
Start Date
ASAP
Duration
13 Weeks
Job Type
Contract-to-Hire
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 under supervision of Registered Nurses
- Assists all nurses with performing activities commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies
- Consult with and is responsible to RN's and other staff as appropriate
- 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
- Assists in maintaining working areas, supplies, and equipment in good working order
- 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
- Prior EKG experience
- Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in a physician office practice setting.
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)