Certified Medical Assistant / CNA

Certified Medical Assistant

The Certified Medical Assistant aids with clinical and preventive counseling care to patients through an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach that takes into consideration all aspects of health with the specific scope of treating overweight and obesity as a disease. This is done under the specific direction and protocols of the supervising Physician and / or the medical provider on-site.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate all phases and aspects of patient care by CoreLife, as well as ensuring compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to patient care
• Assists the medical provider by obtaining vital signs, collecting information, updating medical records, performing tests, and communicating with the patient to ensure the CoreLife patient receives quality, thorough and compassionate care during and between visits.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards which affect the care of the CoreLife patient
• Develops and maintains a collaborative working relationship with the physician, Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian, behavioral health therapist and the exercise specialists involved in the care of the CoreLife patient
• Identifies and implements practices that are evidence-based to enhance the quality and cost outcomes of the CoreLife patient population

Specific Responsibilities

Requirements

Adherence to CoreLife's Values

Salary : Starting at $18.00 / hr

Schedule : Work Environment :

This job operates in a professional medical office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Note : reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.