Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Chloeta; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

MDLIVE

Benefit Hub

Paid Annual Leave/PTO

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Chloeta is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a facility in Taos, New Mexico. The period of performance is 12 months with potential options to extend.

Responsibilities include diagnostic support, patient care, and clinic operations, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Candidates must hold a CMA credential (AAMA), BLS, and 12 months relevant experience; proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and conferencing tools is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve (12) months relevant experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Credentialed with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office, Adobe and conferencing software.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic support duties: vital signs, documentation, specimens, meds, lab results.
• Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday.
• Set up medical equipment and assist physicians and registered nurses with procedures.
• Support patient and family in implementing the care plan.
• Document patient status in the electronic health record.
• Plan patient care per nursing standards and prescribed plan.
• Carry out nursing procedures per care plan.
• Provide instructions to patient/family.
• Rotate to support COVID/respiratory clinic operations.
• Monitor COVID patients during isolation and contact during quarantine.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

AAMA credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Conferencing software

Job description

Job Summary

Chloeta is seeking a full time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a facility in Taos, New Mexico. The period of performance is 12 months with potential options to extend.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Job Classification

Full-time

Duty Station

Taos, NM

Compensation

Chloeta reserves the right to offer any candidate above or below the listed compensation amount based on experience or business needs.

• Non-Exempt
• $20-25 per hour.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of diagnostic support duties, which includes taking vital signs, documenting patient's pain perception, obtaining specimens, administering medications, receiving and recording lab results.
• Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday.
• Setting up medical equipment for procedures; and assisting physicians and registered nurses with procedures.
• Supports patient and/or family in the integration of the patient plan of care toward changes to improve health.
• Observes and documents pertinent information regarding patient status in the electronic health record.
• Participates in planning patient care that is consistent with accepted nursing standards and in compliance with prescribed medical treatment plan.
• Carriesout nursing procedures according to guidelines and a nursing plan of care.
• Provides instructions to the patient and/or family of the patient.
• Observes and abides by all Policies and Procedures, Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations of the Unit.
• Rotates to provide support duties for the COVID/ respiratory clinic.
• Conducts daily monitoring of patients with COVID-19 during self-isolation and contacts during self-quarantine for temperature, signs/symptoms. The monitoring methodology training will be provided.
• Collects COVID specimen.
• Supports COVID vaccine clinics.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to function effectively and contribute as a member of a high performing team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Good Organizational Skills.
• Compliance with Service Units and/or Health Centers published Policies; Procedures; Standards of Care; and hospital and Laboratory Protocols.
• Ensure all required documentation meets established Medical Facility, Joint Commission, and CMS standards to include, but are not limited to, timeliness, legibility, accuracy, content, date, time, and signature.

Education and Experience

• Required: Minimum of twelve (12) months relevant experience as a Certified Medical Assistant with experience that includes work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques.
• Required: Credentialed with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• Required: Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office, Adobe and conferencing software.
• Required: High school diploma or GED.

• Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• License verification, education, and certifications must be provided at the time of application and can be emailed to [e-mail].

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and move for long periods of time.
• Able to frequently lift at least 50 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• At the time of hire, must provide documentation of evidence of immunizations as required by the facility's immunization policy.
• This job operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• MDLIVE
• Benefit Hub
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Basic Life
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre-employment Requirements

Due to the nature of Chloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee’s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Chloeta 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.