Casual CMA Job O'Fallon area,Missouri USA,Healthcare

Performs basic nursing skills, and/or serves under the direction and supervision of the practice physician, advanced practice professional and/or registered nursing staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** :
** EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Current National Certification as CMA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** :
** EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of healthcare experience.

CORE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for provider visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs.

Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of supplies.

Assists with exams, (Adult or Child) , procedures and immunizations.

Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed.

Assists provider during patient examinations and procedures.

Educates patients on follow up expectations.

Maintains quality control testing logs as required.

Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition.

Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.

Record test (lab, radiology, etc.) results in patient charts and contact patients as necessary regarding tests.

Thoroughly clean and stock each examination room weekly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.
MEDIUM WORK - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

Ability to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working closely with others.

Working protracted or irregular hours.

Working around biohazards.

Working around infectious diseases.

Working with hands in water.

May be required to travel between facilities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.

Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Ability to use and learn software applications.

Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Ability to work in both an independent and team setting.

Additional

Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

Shift:

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

JAX Jackson General Hospital

Cost Center:

7000 JAX Rural Health Clinic JAX

Address:

122 Pinnell St

Ripley

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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