Certified​/Registered Medical Assistant - West

Department:
Nursing

Reports To:

Lead Certified Medical Assistant/Director of Nursing

Job Family:
Allied Health

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

EEO Classification:
Service workers

Supervisor:
No

Leadership Level: Individual Contributor

Job Function:
Essential On-Site

Provider Category: OLCHP

The Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA) at the community sites works under supervision to provide direct client care and clerical support for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients in the medical clinic . In this role, the CMA works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, providing support and maintenance for the medical clinic.

• Effectively perform clinical tasks including, but not limited to: screenings, phlebotomy, immunizati ons, EKG’s, nebulizer treatments , simple dressing changes, ear irrigation, assisting medical providers with procedures, obtaining laboratory specimens, and taking vital signs.
• Assistthe provider by reviewing charts prior to the visit toensurethat all paperwork is completed and available ( ex: lab reports, immunization history, consultation notes, other as needed).
• Document vital signs and treatments notes accurately and legibly using the SOAP format in the clients’ records, and promptly notify the appropriate medical provider of any irregularity or problem during the visit.
• Activelyparticipateon an integrated, multidisciplinary team to develop and implement an integrated treatment plan, within the context of an individual or family’s unique social needs
• Independentlymaintainan adequate inventory by orderingappropriate medical supplies, immunizations and pharmaceuticals for the medical clinic in a timely manner .
• Coordinates thedaily maintenance of the medical clinic including, but not limited to: cleaning and handling instruments for sterilization, stocking of all exam rooms, processing of laboratory s pecimens to the appropriate lab , and quality control and documentation logs for equipment.
• Highly autonomousrequiringmanaging competing demands, making sound decisions,strong initiative, accountability, and the ability tooperateeffectively in a standalone environment
• Provides assistance to West Baltimore Clinicas the primary site, and will be required to travel to other agency clinics as needed.

• Models and reinforces the Health Care for the Homeless “core values” of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice,passion and balance
• Activelyparticipatesin performance improvement activities and activelyparticipatesin advocacy activities that support the mission of HCH
• Performs other duties on an as-needed basis
• Protects our client’s personal health information bymaintainingcompliance with HIPAA and other relevant Health Care related IT security regulations

• High School Diplomaor GEDand certification of completion from a Medical Assistant Program
• Medical assistant– certified or registered- from an accredited school and active certification from AAMA or equivalent,required
• ActiveBLS CPR certification required

• Threeyearsof experience in a medial office settingas a medical assistant,required
• Experience in a community health center or primary care setting preferred
• Experience working in a pediatric medical setting strongly preferred
• Comfortable working with homeless and/or low-income individuals and families. Experience working with underserved or homeless populations preferred

• Strong organizational skills necessary to assure smooth operations of the medical clinic
• Excellent communication skills, including comfort with databases and systems
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with disadvantaged and underserved populations and to…