Medical Assistant

Our CMA's are integral to our clinic/hospital and are responsible for assisting Providers with medical treatment of patients within a patient-centered philosophy. The CMA assists with daily functions of the Clinic

Essential Duties:

• Take vital signs
• Answer and triage phone calls from patients
• Documentation in EHR, past medical history, social history, surgery history, immunizations, and update medications
• Prepare patient for exam
• Administer medication/injection, maintain patients confidentiality
• E-scribe prescriptions to pharmacy
• Assist providers as needed
• Maintenance of equipment and making recommendations for medical equipment as needed to Supervisor
• Update ordering list with any needed supplies and medications
• Oversee inventory of medical supplies and equipment
• Assist in chart documentation for quality purposed to ensure that provider coding and documentation matching
• Conduct In-House back office procedure lab tests/Nurse visits when appropriate (Sofia, Glucose, INR and UA dips.)
• Conduct quality control checks of machines and kits as directed
• Serve as liaison between Provider and other hospital departments as necessary
• Verify lab orders/ requisitions
• Clean and restock of patient rooms throughout the day
• Open tickets for Information Assistance
• Open and close the clinic Office as necessary
• Assist with administrative assignments as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Currently a Certified Medical Assistant, CCMA or Registered MA
• 6 months or more of recent experience working in a providers office
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain accurate records with attention to detail
• Function in a team environment with courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of patients and other team members
• Good organizational skills
• In addition to the functions described above, this role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon WCH needs or requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working conditions:

• Being able to work at fast pace, multitasking and a lot of walking
• Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.