The Certified Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel, including administering injections, EKG’s, phlebotomy and various other procedures. Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.
Essential Job Functions
1. Performs all duties within the scope of a Certified Medical Assistant (procedures, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy).
2. Rooms patients according to company standards.
3. Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.
5. Processes appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion.
6. Respects patient confidentiality at all times.
7. Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.
8. Maintains certifications (MA and CPR) and quality control standards.
9. Participates in marketing events as determined by business need.
10. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Education, Experience & Skills
§ High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
§ Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration certification required or the ability to attain the designation within 90 days of employment.
§ At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant required.
§ Basic computer literacy required.
§ Knowledge of medical terminology required.
§ ICD-9 and CPT coding required.
§ Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations required.
§ Good communication and customer service skills required.
§ Bilingual preferred.
Preferred Education, Experience & Skills
§ Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
§ Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
§ More than one year of related experience in a medical setting preferred.
Physical & Mental Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 100pounds
Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 300pounds of force
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids
WellMed is an equal employment opportunity employer and organization. It is the policy of WellMed Medical Management, Inc. and its affiliated entities that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to its programs and facilities without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, physical or medical handicap or disability, national origin, or veteran status.