Certified Medical Assistant

Community Health Programs, Inc.; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff by providing patient care and administrative assistance. The ideal candidate will possess a pleasant demeanor, a Massachusetts CMA certification, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. This full-time position may require some weekends and travel to various practices within Berkshire County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited CMA program is essential.
• Massachusetts CMA certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients, obtain and record vital signs.
• Assist with exams and procedures, including vaccine administration.
• Maintain compliance protocols and assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Tact and Diplomacy

Professionalism

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school or equivalent

Completion of accredited Certified Medical Assistant program

Massachusetts Certified Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

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The Certified Medical Assistant collaborates with and assists patients,

physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and licensed

practical nurses in executing the CHP mission and vision. The desired

candidate has a pleasant and welcoming personality and is willing to

travel to CHP\'s various practices in Berkshire County, if needed. This

position may require some weekends. The Certified Medical Assistant

contributes to a work environment that is caring, collaborative, and

innovative. This person will support CHP\'s mission, vision, and values

and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP\'s policies and

procedures. **Certified Medical Assistant Essential Duties and

Responsibilities:** - Welcome and escort patients to exam room; prepare

patient for visit; accurately obtain and record patient\'s vital signs;

perform patient intake to assist provider in directing patient care per

written protocol; assist providers with exams, diagnostic or therapeutic

procedures, as requested; direct patient following the visit. - May

perform EKG\'s on selected patients; prepare laboratory requests and

ensure accurate labels and records on all specimens; deliver specimens

to designated area; retrieve lab results and x-ray reports; clean and

restock exams rooms following a visit as needed. - Vaccine

administration (only if CMA) and Maintain Professional

Certification/Registration. - Change/update service profiles to

accommodate providers scheduling needs; answer, screen, and route

outside calls as necessary; supply information to callers and record

messages; perform clerical duties as requested; communicate with outside

agencies as directed by provider. - Answer patient calls/messages to

ensure timely response to their issues/inquiries; pre-register patient

at time of appointment scheduling; accurately obtain information to

ensure patient is appropriately triaged per protocol; ensure follow up

booking required by patient care plan; cross train to provide backup

patient services and reception duties. - Have clinical

protocols/competencies reviewed yearly by supervising RN or clinical

trainer; maintain CPR certification. **Competencies:** - Ability to

interact with others with tact and diplomacy; treat others with respect

and consideration regardless of status or position; contribute to a

positive team spirit; balance team and individual responsibilities;

display highest degree of professionalism and ethics. - Respond

appropriately to patient needs; manage difficult or emotional patient

situations in a way that instills trust and respect; solicit feedback to

improve performance. - Ability to manage multiple priorities; work well

under pressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited

supervision; step in, when needed, and cross train for additional site

coverage; respond promptly to requests for service and assistance;

confidence in leading and instructing others; ability to delegate

effectively. - Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one

or small group situations; respond well to questions; complete

administrative duties accurately and timely. - Ability to calculate

figures and amounts; solve practical problems; interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. -

Punctual and reliable; ability to maintain schedule commitments. -

Spanish speaking/bilingual is a plus. **Essential Skills and

Qualifications:** - High school or equivalent - completion of accredited

Certified Medical Assistant program. - Medical office experience is a

plus as well as electronic medical records experience. - Massachusetts

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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