Certified Medical Assistant
| Company | Community Health Systems |
|---|---|
| Location | Bentonville, AR, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
- Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.
- Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.
- Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA required or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT required
- BCLS – Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
Responsibilities
- Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, performing urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
- Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
- Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
- Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
- Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
- Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
- Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
- Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.