Certified Medical Assistant, Chamberlain Lane ENT, 1st Shift

Primary Location: Address: Shift: Job Description Summary: Job Description: Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, injections, scheduling tests and procedures per Physician orders and using the electronic health record. Essential Functions: • Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals. • Reconcile medication list in EHR • Responds timely and appropriately to tasks. • Gives injections per physician order, Hepatitis A&B, PPD and flu vaccine. • Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.) • Schedule tests and procedures per physician orders. • Maintains clean exam rooms. • Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Adheres to organizational policy and procedure. • Other duties as assigned Other Functions: • Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct. • Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role: • Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures. • Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to family & geriatric medical practice. • Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families. • Skill in performing medical assistance task appropriately. • Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions. • Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families. • Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. • Ability to project a pleasant and professional image. • Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks. • Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring dealing with others. Language Ability: • Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats. Reasoning Ability: • Ability to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice. Additional Responsibilities: • Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. • Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times. • Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines. • Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. • Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. Additional Job Description: Education: • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) • Medical assistant certification from a nationally recognized organization (Such as: CMA, CCMA, or RMA), required. • Medical Assisting Degree, preferred. Experience: • Minimum one year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office, preferred. • Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience. Licensure: • No license required Certification: • CCMA certification • BLS certification