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Certified Medical Assistant

Neighborhood HealthPlainfield, NJ, US
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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CMA) Reports to :

  • Department Nurse Manager Department : Nursing Classification : Non-Exempt : Full-time  JOB SUMMARY : The Certified Medical Assistant performs various direct patient care activities, EKGs, phlebotomy and related non-professional in-direct patient care services.
  • The CMA is also responsible for obtaining necessary information required on chart forms and assisting the patient in the completion of forms where necessary.
  • The CMA also performs duties as assigned in any of the Neighborhood Health Services Corporation Care sites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

  • A.
  • Direct Patient Care 1.
  • Obtains collection of blood specimen. 2.
  • Performs EKG testing. 3.
  • Collects information regarding weight, vital signs, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels as indicated. 4.
  • Documents assessment of patient’s complaint.
  • B.
  • Implementation of patient plan of care 1.
  • Follow Unit policy on plan of patient care and age-specific assessment. 2.
  • Carries out specific function at the direction of the nurse or provider. 3.
  • Obtains necessary equipment and assembles same in examination room as needed. 4.
  • Assures that department and rooms are appropriately stocked for patient care 5.
  • Understands and demonstrates Standard Precaution measures in all patient care.
  • C.
  • Patient Education 1.
  • Provides patient / family education as directed by Head Nurse. 2.
  • Appropriately educates patient in specimen collection. 3.
  • Attends Department, General Staff and Community education events as directed.
  • D.
  • Quality Improvement 1.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities as directed or assigned. 2.
  • Alerts Management to quality issues.
  • E.
  • Interpersonal Relations 1.
  • Cooperates effectively with management. 2.
  • Creates and maintains an environment conducive to teamwork. 3.
  • Maintains a professional appearance and a professional attitude. 4.
  • Treat patients, staff and peers with respect. 5.
  • Maintains confidentiality in accordance with PHC policy.
  • F.
  • Organizational Responsibilities Neighborhood Health Services Corporation 1.
  • Follows NHSC policy and procedure with special consideration of security, fire and safety procedures and standard precautions. 2.
  • Arrives to work station at scheduled starting time, ready to work. 3.
  • Records / time and attendance in accordance with NHSC expectations accurately. 4.
  • Wears identification badge at all times while on duty.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education Required High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • License, Certificate, Registration Certified as a Medical Assistant.
  • Previous Work Experience Previous experience performing EKGs and phlebotomy and experience in Ambulatory care or at least one (1) year in hospital setting.
  • Special Skills or Knowledge Bilingual English / Spanish preferred. (Fluent in English) Powered by JazzHR
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    Certified Medical Assistant • Plainfield, NJ, US