Prepares
and maintains patient's rooms to include stocking and cleaning.
Prepares
patients for exam and treatment to include: vital signs, weight, height,
head circumference, hearing screens, vision screens, and lab work
including finger/heel sticks and venipuncture, if certified.
Records
patient information in appropriate medical records and lab logs.
Assists
with supply ordering and maintenance as necessary.
Assists
with medical records maintenance as necessary.
Assists
with patient flow through the office.
Assists
licensed staff with lab results tracking and follow-up.
Maintains
patient confidentiality in all encounters.
Assists
in providing PI reports for improving the quality of patient care.
Performs
other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
Qualifications:
Education:
High
school diploma or GED required.
Completion
of a Medical Assisting program through an accredited college is
required.
Credentialed
through one of the following certification entities required:
Certified
Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical
Assistants (AAMA)
Registered
Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
If
not certified through AAMA or AMT, credentialing from other certifying
entities, such as CCMA through NHA, or NRCMA through NHAP, or NCMA through
NCCT will be considered.
Current CPR certification required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Positive
Attitude
Ability
to work in a team environment
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
Computer
knowledge and typing skills required
Ability
to be cross-trained in reception, registration, appointment scheduling,
and general clerical functions
Relate
to a variety of people at different developmental ages
Ability to establish rapport and deal tactfully
with persons from varied racial, ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds
Possess
the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
Ability
to adapt to changes in the work environment, and is able to deal with
frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Ability to learn and correctly use Electronic
Medical Record software program
Ability
to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to remain calm and professional in
stressful or emergency situations
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