Certified Medical Assistant

Position Information

Position Information Position Title : Certified Medical Assistant Working Title : Certified Medical Assistant Position Number : Full-time or Part-time : Full Time Time Limited Position : No Number of Vacancies : 1 Department : Health Services Posting Number : SHRA / EHRA : SHRA Job Category : Professional Hiring Range : $44,.

00 - $45,.00 Overall Position Competency : Advanced Description of primary duties and responsibilities : Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

Student Health Services provides quality health care for students enrolled at Fayetteville State University. Student Health Services promotes and maintains conditions that are conducive to healthful living, guides and encourages students to accept health as a positive value of life, and stimulates an interest in students to make healthy adjustments to their environment.

Activities of Student Health Services are carried out with special emphasis on the promotion of the nine dimensions of wellness and good bio-psycho-social health care.

Student Health Services has the mission of serving as the student’s initial contact for the assessment of health problems or concerns.

Students are provided with reasonable quality health care for minor illnesses and injuries and are referred to specialists or consultants when necessary.

Each healthcare visit is used as an opportunity for health education. Student Health Services provides student-centered medical and wellness services that are affordable and accessible.

Utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to wellness and health care. Provides an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of diversity.

Promotes professional excellence, responsiveness, and ethical practice. Student Health Services is committed to the support of the educational, research, and service missions of the university.

Description of Work Continued : Primary Purpose of the Position :

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the nurses and medical providers in the medical clinic, women’s health clinic, and vaccination clinic.

This person will be responsible for preparing patients for medical procedures and preparing equipment for daily operations.

This position assists the physician and other healthcare providers with standards assignments and interpreting doctor’s orders and diagnoses to patients.

They screen patients, document vital signs and chief complaints, obtain lab specimens per protocol, and manage patient / office appointments.

A clinical medical assistant’s primary focus is to support patient care, from assisting physicians in performing medical examinations to collecting specimens for the lab.

Coordinates clinic operations and assists providers by performing vital signs, patient questionnaire intake, data entry, and medical records management.

Assists with and provides patient care services and customer services, as necessary. Maintains all patient care-related documentation in hard copy and / or electronic medical records.

Must demonstrate skill in clinical duties such as vitals, health history, and other clinical duties as directed by clinicians.

Possesses time management skills and the ability to multi task, good communication skills to assist patients and providers, as necessary.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements : High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is a Military Medical Specialist with twenty-four months of experience and eligible for certification or registration and three years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.

Licensure : American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification is required with hire. Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), the AMT (American Medical Technologists), NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions), the ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), or the NHA (National Healthcare Association) is also required.

Credentials must be obtained within 6 months of the date of hire. BLS Certification is required. Knowledge skills and abilities : Preferred Qualifications : None Special Instructions to Applicants : Notice to Applicants Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume.

The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase see resume.

Please list at least three professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date : 07 / 14 / Open Until Filled : No Other Information If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. EEO Statement : Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.