Certified Medical Assistant

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C. W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc. is looking for Medical Assistants to join our team! Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly.

RESPONSIBILITES:

* Measures and records vital signs

* Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint

* Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets

* Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests

* Assists physician with exams

* Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens

* Performs basic lab tests

* Performs EKGs

* Assists with X-ray and physical therapy procedures

* Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization

* Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures Uses CPR skills when necessary

* Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments

* Practices OSHA safety standards

* Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times

* Performs other position-related duties as assigned

* Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment

* Follows facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol

* Respects cultural and religious practices of patients

* Upholds HIPAA regulations

* Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

* High school graduate preferred

* One (1) year Medical Assistant experience in corresponding setting is preferred

* Clear background check and drug screen

* Eighteen (18) years or older

* Federal-, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file

* Able to read and write consistent with job requirements; cognitive skills as related to the position

* Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills

* Good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly with patients.

* Excellent clinical skills.

* Excellent computer skills

* The ability to work independently, and handle multiple priorities and tasks.

* The ability to work effectively with persons of varying degrees of education and professional expertise in a multi-disciplinary team setting.

* Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.

* Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

* High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

* Spanish-speaking, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Medical Assistants may spend a great deal of their professional day walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day. Lifting up to 40-50 pounds may occasionally be required, depending on the specific style or type of care provided.

In the performance of certain patient care tasks, the Medical Assistant may be expected to have sufficient manual dexterity in order to safely perform various skills and techniques. Tasks and expectations may vary by clinical site and medical practice.

Medical Assistants may also be expected to have a level of visual and auditory acuity sufficient to meet the needs of their job tasks. Corrective equipment and devices may enhance the person's ability to achieve the appropriate level of acuity. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Physical Demand Ratings are an estimate of the overall strength requirements that are considered to be important for an average, successful work performance of a specific job. In order to classify the occupation of a worker with a physical demand rating, the most strenuous and frequently performed tasks are evaluated. The overall physical demand rating for a job of the Medical Assistant falls within the Light classification according to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week and as requested by Supervisor.

SALARY:
As specified in the Notice of Hire.

Perform Other Duties as Assigned.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* Dental insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Health insurance

* Paid time off

* Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person