Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Reports To: Clinical Manager
SUMMARY
Cares for and treats patients in medical office, as directed by Provider, by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Prepares patient for and assists with examinations.
Administers vaccine, injections and medications, dresses wounds and incisions, interprets Physician's instructions to patients, assists with emergency and minor surgery, and performs related tasks as directed.
Updates records of vital statistics and other pertinent data of patient.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies and medications.
Conducts specified laboratory tests and/or procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION
Minimum education - completion of a Medical Assistant Program. Passing Certification Exam required.
CLINICAL SKILLS
Practice Standard Precautions including handwashing, aseptic technique, infection control and disposal of biohazardous materials. Proficiently perform diagnostic testing. Ability to perform all aspects of patient care. Understanding of and ability to apply approved standing orders and protocols.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, equipment instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with patients and in a group setting.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate dosing, quantity, proportions and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant Degree.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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, talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; use hands to handle or feet; and reach with hands and arms.
Heavy lifting may occasionally be required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.'
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Work Location:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Saturday rotation (roughly every 4-6 weeks)
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Holland, MI 49424: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
