Certified Medical Assistant

Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) assists the nurse(s) by carrying out tasks not requiring licensure; enhances patient flow through the medical office by delivering quality care and support under the health care professional’s directions. Hours are generally 10 am - 7 pm.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs clerical tasks, e.g., filing, telephone answering, scheduling of doctor’s visits and referrals. Enters data into OHM (Occupational Health Management) system.
• Establishes and maintains medical records and prepares patients for treatment by physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or nurses.  Schedules and follows up on test results, procedures, referrals, etc. to ensure appropriate health care.
• Obtains clinical specimens (blood, urine, etc.) and process for testing.  Training in phlebotomy can be provided if deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Applies medical treatments, including but not limited to splints, wraps, etc. under the direction of a healthcare provider.  Performs blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, urine drug screens and dipsticks also under the direction of healthcare provider.
• Assists staff with systems for health improvement of associates at the facility.

Minimum Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.  

Experience Requirements

• 0- 2 years experience. 
• Certificate for completion of course for Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant and/or Emergency Medical Technician or one year's experience as Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT can be substituted for other work experience.

Experience Preferred

• Phlebotomy certification desirable.  Training in phlebotomy can be provided if deemed necessary by supervisor. 
• Computer experience.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Work activity is generally in an office, clinical environment.
• When in a plant environment:
• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed