Certified Medical Assistant – Full Time
| Company | Brigham Young University – Provo |
|---|---|
| Location | Provo, UT, USA |
| Salary | $18.5 – $23.25 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Certified Medical Assistant certification.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, office procedures, and clinical practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform physical tasks related to patient care.
Responsibilities
- All CMA duties necessary within their scope of practice.
- Clinical duties include, preparing patients for exams, taking medical histories, performing lab tests, administering medications, injections, and immunizations including childhood. Taking vital signs, performing screening tests, assisting with procedures, working in urgent care, preparing, and sterilizing medical instruments, phlebotomy, EKG.
- Administrative tasks: Manage physician and clinician schedules. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic health records (EHR).
- Communication: Communicate clearly with patients in person and by phone and gathering information relevant to their visit and condition. Coordinate communication between patients and provider to relay patient education, treatment plans, medication, and follow-up care.
- Collaboration: Working with cross functional teams within and outside the Student Health Center to coordinate patient care.
- Critical thinking: Reporting significant changes in patient condition and other pertinent patient information to the clinician.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of experience in a physician’s office, medical clinic, or hospital preferred.