Certified​/Registered CMA - West

Certified/Registered CMA
- West Baltimore# Certified/Registered CMA
- West Baltimore West Baltimore Grace Memorial
- Baltimore, MD 21223## Overview Salary Range $19.46 - $22.70 Hourly Position Type Full Time## Certified/Registered Medical Assistant Department:
Nursing

Reports To:

Lead Certified Medical Assistant/Director of Nursing Job Family:

Allied HealthFLSA Status:

Non-ExemptEEO Classification:

Service workers

Supervisor:

No

Leadership Level:Individual Contributor Job Function:

Essential On-Site Provider Category:

OLCHPOverview

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.

Key Role Responsibilities
* Effectively perform clinical tasks including, but not limitedto: screenings,phlebotomy,immunizations, 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 andtreatmentsnotes 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 ordering appropriate medical supplies,immunization sand pharmaceuticals for the medical clinic ina timely manner.
* Coordinates thedaily maintenance of the medical clinic including, butnot limitedto: cleaning and handling instruments for sterilization,stocking of all exam rooms,processing of laboratory specimens 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 toWest Baltimore Clinicas the primary site, andwill berequiredto travel to other agency clinics as needed.

Key Agency Responsibilities In addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Health Care for the Homeless has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:
* Models and reinforces the Health Care for the Homeless “core values” ofdignity, authenticity, hope, justice,passionandbalance
* 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## Qualifications Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Formal Education and Training
* 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 certificationrequiredExperience
* 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…