Certified Medical Assistant OMJST

S-2096-14

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant -- OMJST

NO NIGHTS NO WEEKENDS NO HOLIDAYS

Worksite Location: Canton, OH 44707

Number of Openings: 1

APPLY DIRECT to Lifecare Family Health & Dental:

Email: [email protected]

Please mention OhioMeansJobs Stark or Tuscarawas when applying to this employer.

Attendance at HIPAA and compliance educational programs is a requirement of employment.

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SUMMARY:**

In an outpatient clinical setting; assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol. CMA may also provide initial triage, registration, and administrative services as needed. In addition, the CMA is also responsible for implementing, maintaining, and educating staff members on OSHA, CLIA, and Safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.
• Performs routine specialized procedures such as EKG, FBS, suture/staple removal, ear irrigation, nebulizer treatments, and sterile dressing changes etal.
• Maintains inventories and stocks medicines, vaccines, immunizations and medical supplies as necessary.
• Maintains knowledge and expertise pertaining to OSHA and CLIA standards.
• Develops and maintains an effective and informative training program for all staff members on OSHA, CLIA, Biohazard Waste, and Safety.
• Records/Monitors refrigerator temperature and controls on all lab equipment/tests.
• Interviews and reviews patients for financial status, as appropriate.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues as directed by the provider.
• Performs patient education and discharge instructions.
• Completes referrals and schedules tests for patients.
• Retrieves lab reports and tests from other health care providers.
• Assists the clinical coordinator with additional tasks.
• Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• May recruit patients for studies and may participate in outreach clinical activities as required.
• Actively participates in the Quality Improvement Program and on other committees as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties at various locations as assigned.
• Do prior- authorizations, phone messages, and special projects.
• Travel as necessary
• Duties may change without notice to meet the needs of the Health Center.

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MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:**

• Medical Assistant Certificate
• State Certification within 6 months of hire date.
• At least 2 years' experience office based preferred.
• Prior experience with OSHA, CLIA, Safety, and Immunizations highly preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must have and maintain vehicle insurance.
• Must be vaccinated for COVID-19

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Development, Communication and Organizational skills.

Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols.

Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as EKG, FBS, suture/staple removal, ear irrigation, and nebulizer treatments etal.

Knowledge of patient e