05128 Maria Parham Health Certified Medical Assistant & Medical Assistant JOB SUMMARYAs a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/hospital. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.Reports to: Practice ManagerFLSA: Non-exemptGrade: G17 or G19 (CMA)EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers X 09 Service WorkersJOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent is required.Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.Required SkillsActive Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification is required.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
Proven working experience as a medical assistant or license practical nurse.Knowledge of medical office/license practical nurse management systems and procedures.Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and priorities work.Social perceptiveness and service oriented.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational and planning skills.Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.Any other duties assigned by management or physician.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSRoles & ResponsibilitiesInterview patients and document basic medical history.Organize and schedule appointments.Update and file medical records and insurance reports.Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services.Check with patients and type up patient’s charts.Assist during medical examinations/draw up injections and medications.Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms.Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records.Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments.Other tasks and duties as assigned.FUNCTIONAL DEMANDSPopulations ServedNeonate (<30 days)Infant (<1 year)Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)Adolescent (13 and <17 years)Young Adult (17 to <30 years)Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)Older Adult (>60 years)Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:Complete Medical RecordBloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employeesPhysical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyClimbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyKeyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyKneeling □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Moving Patients □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyReaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRunning X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlySitting □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlySquatting □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyStanding □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyWalking □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVisual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyHearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyBiological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyChemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyDust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Medication X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLatex X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyMaria Parham Health will provide “reasonable accommodation” to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment—unless such accommodation would cause an “undue hardship.”ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONSMaria Parham Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Job: Nursing/Medical Assistant Organization: Maria Parham Phy Practices Title: Womens Health CMA Location: NC-Henderson Requisition ID: 7460-8982
