Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Description

Job Description

Hendersonville Pediatrics is looking for Medical Assistants to work in our Hendersonville office location. Hendersonville Pediatrics has been serving WNC for over 50 years.

The practice offers a fast paced but welcoming environment for staff and patients alike.

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Benefits

401K with company match, Dental insurance, Employee Discount, Medical insurance, Life Insurance, Paid time off, Educational Tuition Reimbursement, Vision insurance, Annual scrub allowance

Responsibilities

Patient care :

• Responsible for assisting your physician(s) in the care of patients to assure optimal medical care.
• Keep appointments flowing smoothly to assure all patients are seen in time, and the physician’s time is well-managed.
• Greet and escort patient to exam room.
• Take patient history. This includes but is not limited to chief complaint, family history, medication allergies, list of medications and vital signs.
• Prepare EHR chart for physician prior to them entering the room.
• Prepare patients for exam / procedures.
• Give immunizations and other injections as instructed.
• Provide immunization records to patient receiving vaccines as well as Vaccine information sheets for all vaccines given.
• Observe sterilization guidelines.
• Prepare treatment room for physician prior to surgical procedures.
• Clean rooms between patients.
• Respond to emergency situations confidently and professionally.

Laboratory :

• Responsible for performing basic laboratory procedures and maintaining the lab.
• Perform appropriate diagnostic lab procedures including blood / specimen collection, blood spinning and rocking, etc.
• Make sure all samples are labeled and all results entered correctly.
• Keep the lab stocked, organized and clean.
• Maintain laboratory in compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Marginal Functions : Must attend staff meeting and in-services and instructed.
• Keep up to date on all new procedures.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely patient records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Organize drug closets.
• Scrub and clean surgical equipment.
• Remain in compliance with OSHA standard guidelines.

Marginal Functions :

• Must attend staff meeting and in-services and instructed.
• Keep up to date on all new procedures.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely patient records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Organize drug closets.
• Scrub and clean surgical equipment.
• Remain in compliance with OSHA standard guidelines.

Performs other duties as requested (see NCIR, Crash-Cart, etc.)

Working Conditions :

Works in a fast-paced, well-lit, comfort-controlled medical office. High traffic area. Work may be stressful. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.

Occasional irregular hours. Frequent exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, medical preparations and other conditions common to clinical environment.

Physical demands :

Requires full range of body motion including handling and moving equipment, hand-eye coordination. Involves substantial standing and walking.

Possess the ability to respond to telephone / paging contacts.

Performance Requirements :

• Ability and knowledge to perform medical assistant care.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret and adapt.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skills in maintaining records and recording test results.
• Skills in electronic medical records.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, patients, employees and the public.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Always presents a professional image.
• Ability to do detailed and accurate work.
• Utilizes time management skills.
• Answers telephone in a professional manner.
• Read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors.
• Maintain productivity and work independently as well as with coworkers.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Accept a background check to be performed

CNA licensed OR Certified Medical Assistant OR Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant

Able to prove previous experience as a Medical Assistant OR certification / license on resume

Work a rotating schedule - nights / weekends

Flexible hours - nights / weekends

Have reliable transportation

High school diploma or GED

CNA licensed OR Certified Medical Assistant OR Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant

Current license in NC or certification with NC

Knowledge in : Skill in conducting manual vitals

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hendersonville Pediatrics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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