Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Greensboro
Full Time
Greensboro, NC 27405
Posted
Job description
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure office runs smoothly.
Examples of Duties
The CMA duties include customer service, measuring and recording vital signs, rooming patients, recording patient interview, history, and chief complaint, patient education, preparing for exams, cleaning exam rooms, assisting Physician or Advanced Practice Provider, phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens, preparing and administering oral/injectable medications/immunizations with physician's authorization, first aid procedures, CPR, maintain supplies and equipment, disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards, and accurate, legal and ethical documentation at all times.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of applicable supportive mechanical acts and/or sanitation and personal hygiene.
Basic knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental conditions of clients to be served.
Ability to establish rapport and relate to population served and a variety of service disciplines (nurse, doctor, social worker).
Ability to follow written instructions.
Ability to do basic interviews for physicals and sexual health screenings.
Ability to document in an electronic medical record.
Ability to recognize basic orders and lab requests to accurately fill out forms and transport specimens.
Ability to perform venipuncture, in a safe manner, and collect other specimens as ordered.
Ability to access the NC Immunization Registry to assess vaccine needs and record vaccines given.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of applicable supportive mechanical acts and/or sanitation and personal hygiene.
Basic knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental conditions of clients to be served.
Ability to establish rapport and relate to population served and a variety of service disciplines (nurse, doctor, social worker).
Ability to follow written instructions.
Ability to do basic interviews for physicals and sexual health screenings.
Ability to document in an electronic medical record.
Ability to recognize basic orders and lab requests to accurately fill out forms and transport specimens.
Ability to perform venipuncture, in a safe manner, and collect other specimens as ordered.
Ability to access the NC Immunization Registry to assess vaccine needs and record vaccines given.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent and graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited college program.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must have obtained CMA certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Documentation of immunity to: measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, per CDC recommendations. Screening/proof of Hepatitis B immunity, as recommended by the CDC.Â
All Public Health staff are required to have annual Flu immunization (shots) each Flu season.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Looking for CMA that has worked in busy primary care or OB/GYN practices or clinics. Strong phlebotomy skills and lab collection procedures.
An assessment of phlebotomy skills and lab collection procedures will be part of the interview and selection process.
Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS
Sits, walks, and stands during a workday. Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions, as well as to periodically carry supplies. Must have the visual acuity to record observations and physical assessments of clients, and to read and record documentation for medical records. Hazardous conditions include possible blood and body fluid exposure/exposure to infections, and contact with difficult clients and/or family members.
SPECIAL NOTE: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details
about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Sits, walks, and stands during a workday. Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions, as well as to periodically carry supplies. Must have the visual acuity to record observations and physical assessments of clients, and to read and record documentation for medical records. Hazardous conditions include possible blood and body fluid exposure/exposure to infections, and contact with difficult clients and/or family members.
SPECIAL NOTE: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details
about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
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