Certified Medical/Nursing Assistant
(CMA/RNA/CNA/CCMA)
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Position will float between the Norton, VA and Castlewood, VA clinics
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Weekends Off!!!
Qualifications:
· . High school diploma or equivalent
· . Certification from an accredited Medical/Nursing Assistant program
· . Current CMA, RMA, CNA, or CCMA certification and licensure
· . Previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably in behavioral health, addiction medicine, or primary care
· . Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· . Strong organizational and time management abilities
· . Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
· . Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures
· . Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Key Responsibilities:
· * Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
· * Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers.
· * Perform routine clinical tasks, including triage, taking vital signs, drawing blood, and collecting laboratory specimens.
· * Support patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing lab specimens; disposing of contaminated supplies; telephone prescriptions to pharmacies; authorizing medication refills as directed by physician; drawing blood.
· * Conduct patient education on health management, treatment plans, and preventive care.
· * Greet and escort patients to examination rooms.
· * Obtain and document patient medical histories, current symptoms, and other relevant information.
· * Ensure patient confidentiality and maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
· * Schedule appointments, follow-up visits, and coordinate referrals to specialists as needed.
· * Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
· * Manage patient check-in and check-out processes, including verifying insurance information and collecting co-pays.
· * Answer phone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and manage electronic communications.
· * Maintain inventory of medical supplies and place orders as necessary.
· * Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives.
· * Assist in the management and monitoring of patients receiving addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
· * Provide support in behavioral health interventions, including patient screenings, assessments, and follow-up care.
· * Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean and well-stocked with necessary supplies.
· * Maintain safe and secure work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
· * Serve and protect the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements.
· * Enhance the health care facility’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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