Position Summary:Certified Medical Assistants are responsible for the safety and well-being of patients and assist in the treatment of patients under the direction of the provider. Certified Medical Assistants work as part of an integral team between the clinical and clerical teams. Certified Medical Assistants share the mission, philosophy, visions, values, goals and policies of St. Joseph Healthcare.Education: High School Diploma/GEDCertifications: AAMA/RMA/CCMA (or must be obtained within 6 months of employment)BLS to be obtained within 30 days of employmentBrief summary of duties to include, but not limited to:
Greet and assist patients & families courteously
Assist administrative/office staff with phone call coverage, including daily tasks
Preps patients to be seen in the practice according to practice standards
Performs and documents results of point of care testing and appropriate interventions to practice standards
Immunizations are scheduled and administered according to practice guidelines and documented.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills, be a team player and be consistent with the St. Joseph Healthcare Mission.
Must be willing to float throughout the practices when necessary.Covenant Health Mission StatementWe are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.Our Core Values:CompassionWe show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.IntegrityWe promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.CollaborationWe work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.ExcellenceWe deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
