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Seacoast Pain Institute of New England is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for our Somersworth, NH location. We offer employees competitive wages, paid holidays, and paid time off. Employees can expect no night, weekend, or holiday shifts.
APPLY ONLINE: https://procare.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=40
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Certified Medical Assistant (MA) functions in a clinical and administrative support role to assist the health care professional to ensure the delivery of quality health care services. The MA works under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse. The MA reports to the Clinical Coordinator.
REQUIREMENTS:
General:
Applicant must be available to and have means to travel as necessary for orientation, training, and for coverage at additional practice sites
CPR certification or acquisition within 90 days of employment
Education:
Minimum: Certified / Registered Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse with medical terminology and formal pharmacology
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
1. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
2. Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists
3. National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing
4. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association
5. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) from the National Healthcareer Association
Work Experience:
Minimum: One-year recent, relevant experience
Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of surgical asepsis, Universal Precautions, MDPH and OSHA standards
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Skills
Create value by working together with mutual respect and trust within and across our network at every level appreciating individual differences.
Provide safe patient care
Report facts with accuracy, follow instructions, and complete assignments independently
Collect patient assessment data pertaining to the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and learning needs of the patient utilizing effective communication skills
Provide patient care, direct and indirect, under the supervision of the RN and in accordance with the Michigan Nurse Practice Act.
Follow appropriate standards, policies and procedures to provide optimal patient care
Perform efficiently in emergency situations following established standards, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events
Facilitate effective working relationships/communications with all members of health team to promote a consistent and efficient continuum of patient care.
Regard change as an opportunity and constantly adjust to it.
Quality Management
Adhere to Universal Precautions guidelines
Conduct self in every area, personal and professional, with adherence to the highest ethical standards.
Participate in quality management and clinical outcomes
Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements for nursing in pain management
Pursue new opportunities enthusiastically that improve processes and ultimately the organization.
Regard change as an opportunity and constantly adjust to it.
Manage situations in a manner that minimizes risk
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Independently mobile
Approximately 80% of time spent standing / walking
Moderate to heavy computer use
Periodic heavy physical exertion
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
Frequent bending, kneeling, overhead lifting, pushing and pulling
Ability to wear a lead apron
Auditory and visual skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Very busy, stressful environment
Exposure to a variety of attitudes and personalities from patients, families, and visitors
APPLY ONLINE: https://procare.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=40
