Certified Medical Assistant | UMC Gastroenterology

Position: Certified Medical Assistant | UMC Gastroenterology | **$1,000 Sign On Bonus**
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Title:

Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time  Department: UMC Gastroenterology

Job Description:

The CMA provides appropriate delegated nursing care to patients, under the guidance and supervision of a licensed health care provider. This position is also responsible for performing activities that assist physicians, mid-level providers, nursing personnel and radiology technicians    Preferred Characteristics:  
• Goal oriented  
• Professional demeanor and appearance  
• Servant’s heart   
• Punctual and dependable  
• Works with a sense of urgency    Availability Requirements:  
• Ability to work 40 hours per week  
• 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-12pm Friday    Our Mission:
To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.
Our Vision:
To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.
Benefits: UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off   
• Sick Pay   
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance  
• Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance   
• Short Term Disability Insurance  
• Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment)   
• Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance  
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts   
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match  
• Employee Assistance Program

Note:

Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct business in a professional manner and work as a team with other members of the clinic  
• Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established procedures  
• Document history; recording and reporting pertinent observations and patient reactions to staff, as appropriate; document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results  
• Use screening procedures, including medical history review, and observe and document patient vital signs as required   
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls  
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments  
• Verify equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble-shooting; calibrate equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitor quality control measures and protocols  
• Train other technicians or workers  
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatments  
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, laboratory and treatment room procedures  
• Common knowledge of safety hazards and precautions  
• Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions  
• Must be able to read and write medical terminology  
• Possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies  
• Must be able to take and record vital signs, maintain records, point-of-care testing, record results, and administer injections.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent   
• Experience with blood draws, injections, rooming patients, med refills, etc.  
• CMA certification from the NHA, NAHP, AAMA, or NCCT

Preferred qualifications:

• One-year experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a clinical setting  
• Spanish bilingual, fluent

Environmental Conditions:

Works in a well-lit, heated and ventilated building. Exposure to blood borne pathogens may be high.

Physical Requirements:

Full range of body…