div>Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform general patient care following established procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for healthcare providers.
• Obtain and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
• Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines through various methods.
• Perform routine tests, including EKGs.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and ensure follow-up to completion.
• Communicate with patients regarding test results and plans of care as directed.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments, maintain equipment, and keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Document patient plans of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions, or concerns to Manager.
• Ensure safety checklists and quality controls are completed as required.
• Uphold patient safety and privacy rights.
• Perform other duties as directed by Manager or requested by healthcare providers.
Physical Demands:
• This is a sedentary position that requires long periods of being a seated position and working on a computer.
The CMA provides clinical and administrative support to ensure the delivery of high quality, client-centered healthcare services within a nonprofit social services environment.
This role supports healthcare providers by assisting with patient care, clinical procedures, documentation, and care coordination while upholding organizational values related to equity, access, trauma-informed care, and community health.