Certified Medical Assistant

University Orthopedics; Easton Center (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

11 Holidays

401k with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

License Reimbursement

CE Allowance

Life & LTD Insurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

University Orthopedics is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support physicians and physician assistants across MA locations. This role involves patient prep, basic lab work, casting/splinting, and wound care in a fast-paced clinic.

The CMA must maintain patient confidentiality, document in the EHR, and assist with triage and instructions. Travel to all MA sites is required to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or licensed health professional.
• Certification through AMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT.
• Excellent clinical and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits and assist clinicians during exams.
• Verify patient information and record vital signs.
• Collect specimens, perform basic lab tests, and prepare x-rays.
• Educate patients on medications and diet.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and restock supplies.
• Travel to all MA locations as required.

Skills

CMA Certification

Clinical Skills

EHR Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Tools

EHR

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Reports To:Clinical Operations Manager

This position requires travel to all MA locations.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Responsible for assisting Physicians and Physician’s Assistant as a Certified Medical Assistant with patient care, Durable Medical Equipment fitting, casting/splinting, environmental and organizational tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; authorizing drug refills as directed; preparing patients for x-rays; removing sutures; removing staples; changing dressings; and wound care.
• Educates patients and family by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.
• Monitor patient’s environmental safety (e.g., fall precautions faulty equipment, transmission precautions).
• May be asked to apply Durable Medical Equipment as needed
• Must be able to work closely with the casting/splinting of acute fracture care
• Ability to identify abnormal patient values for triages purposes.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Document medical information using approved medical terminology in the EHR system.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.

Requirements

• Must be certified as a Medical Assistant (CMA) ** Must be a credentialed medical assistant or Licensed health professionals.
  • Certified Medical Assistant. Certification through AMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT

OR

• MA licensed LPN, PT, PTA, OT or OTA
• MA licensed ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified)
• Clinical skills, documentation skills, and communication skills
• Ability to perform various clinical procedures while in exam room
• Computer skill proficiency in EHR, Microsoft word and outlook
• Efficiently assist in the coordination of a busy office, including use of email, document scanning, and word processing
• Professional, pleasant, cheerful, enthusiastic demeanor, neat appearance required
• Motivated individual with team approach
• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.

University Orthopedics offers generous employee benefits including:

• Affordable Insurance Options
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 11 Paid off holidays per year
• 8 hours of Volunteer time off per year
• 401k Retirement Plans with company match
• Profit-Sharing Plan
• Training, Development, and mentorship opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• License Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Allowance
• 100% Company Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits:
  • Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident
• Employee Assistance Program
• Yearly Performance Reviews & Bonuses
• Opportunities for Internal Growth
• State of the Art Facilities & Surgery Center
• Employee Appreciation Events like Quarterly Employee Get-Togethers, UOI Providence Bruins Game, Summer Barbecue, Employee Retreat, and more.