Qualifications Skills and Abilities: To perform MA I position successfully, the Medical Assistant must demonstrate core competencies in the following areas: - Basic Medical Assisting skills including performing vital signs, assisting providers during examinations and procedures, administering injections, sterile technique and basic wound care - Assisting medical providers during procedures and minor surgeries - Administering nebulizer treatments and walking O2 saturation testing - Performing phlebotomy and basic CLIA-waived laboratory testing - Performing ECGs, spirometry testing and audiometry - Interpreting medical provider orders and instructions - Basic knowledge of chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and depression - Basic keyboarding and PC skills, Windows skills including WORD - Use of printers, copiers and fax equipment - Navigation of a Windows based electronic health record and/or practice management system - Proper medical documentation skills including knowledge of ICD coding - Basic Cardiac Life Support skills - Good communication/teaching skills with patients and care-givers, including obtaining appropriate clinical information and symptoms and giving patients instructions and education as directed by the medical provider - Good communication skills, confidence as member of CCHS Care Team, and active participation in Care Team Meetings and Trainings - Good critical thinking and problem solving skills - Stanford model Self Management Skills (training provided by CCHS) - Motivational Interview Skills (training provided by CCHS) - Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations - Ability to learn advanced training objectives such as CCHS adopted preventive care and chronic care guidelines Education and Experience: High School Graduate or GED Graduate of Recognized Medical Assistant Program required One Year Experience preferred Certificates, License, Registration: National Certification preferred Physical Demands: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Job Title: Medical Assistant Direct Patient Care Position Class: Non-Exempt Supervision Received: Assigned Medical Provider and Clinical Lead Nurse Supervision Exercised: None Salary Range: Based Upon Experience General Summary: Member of CCHS Care Team responsible for assisting an assigned medical provider during clinical sessions, executing CCHS standing orders and medical provider orders, providing direct patient care and testing, and communicating with patients and caregivers by telephone and in writing.