Certified Medical Assistant

East Bay Surgery Center LLC; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Surgery Center is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to support ambulatory ophthalmology surgery care. The CMA reports to the Clinical Director and Pre-OP/PACU Manager and helps ensure patient safety and efficient workflow.

The role requires a medical assistant training program, a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and MA certification from an approved agency. Vitals, patient care, and team collaboration are core duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant by an approved national examination agency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care under direct supervision of physicians and the healthcare team.
• Records and monitors vital signs (temp, pulse, respirations, blood pressure).
• Monitors patient status and reports abnormal findings.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and infection control during clinical duties.
• Performs delegated clinical procedures safely and efficiently per policy.
• Recognizes emergencies and follows ASC emergency procedures, including CPR and equipment readiness.
• Supports smooth patient flow and clinic operations; assists with room turnover and supplies.

Skills

CPR certification

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

National MA certification

Job description

East Bay Surgery Center is a fast-paced Ophthalmology Surgery Center and is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant join our team.

Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Reports to: Clinical Director or Pre-OP/PACU Manager
Status: Full Time - 40 Hours per week.
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA)has duties and responsibilities related to patient care in the ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) environment. The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team. The CMA functions under the direct supervision and authority of the Pre-Op/PACU manager when performing clinical tasks during patient care. The CMA reports to the Clinical Director, who is responsible for administrative supervision, staff development, and orientation of the MA to the area's policies and procedures. The CMA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care. The CMA assists in the organization of efficient patient flow and organizes the clinic environment to assure patient safety. The CMA demonstrates problem-solving skills as they relate to patient care activities.

ESSENTIAL JOBFUNCTIONS:

Clinical:

• Participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the Physician and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Obtains and records patient's vital signs, temperature, pulse, respirations, bloodpressure.
• Monitors patient status recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Under clinical supervision performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner according to Clinical Practice Policy and Procedures.
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements emergency procedures according to ASC guidelines. Administers first aid, CPR, and maintains emergency equipment and supplies.

Unit Operations:

In close partnership with health care team, assures smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operations.

• Assist patients in the bathroom. Assist patients in wheelchairs and stretchers with transfers to and from stretchers.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas with standard levels of supplies, linens, nourishments, forms and equipment. Recognizes patient care trends affecting unit supplies and notifies clinicmanagers.
• Operates clinical equipment according to equipment procedures including safety and quality control checks. Checks clinic area and rooms formalfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis. Reports findings to appropriateperson or arranges for repairs as required.
• Ensure that soiled linen, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed of and removed from the Pre-Op and PACU area according to the infection control guidelines.
• Performs related and delegated tasks, taking and relaying messages, directing patient flow and running errands.

Responsibility in Medical Assistant Role:

• Identifies self-learning needs related to job description and seeks out appropriate resources to meet learning needs.
• Participatein staff meetings by providing constructive input and facilitating problem-solving.
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and provides input for the development of solutions.
• Identifies and uses a variety of resources to validate patient care decisions.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

Age Specific Care:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care or service based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the ageof the patients served in her/his assigned service area. The required skills and knowledge may be gained through education training or experience.
  • Adult: 18-64 years of age
  • Geriatric 65 and older

SCOPE OFRESPONSIBILITY:

Knows the informal and formal department goals, standards, policies and procedures, which may includesome familiarity of the departments within the clinic. Is sensitive to the interrelationships of both people and functions within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires: High school diploma or GED, and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, such as courses provided through Medix, community colleges, and/or vocational schools. Must have current certification in CPR. Certification as a Medical Assistant by an approved national examination agency. Requires successfulinterpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, physicians,and other health care team memberstofoster optimal quality of outpatient care.

This job posting is not meant to be all inclusive but to provide an overview of the job responsibilities.

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.