Certified Medical Assistant (GMG)-1

Healthcare Staffing; Airport Road (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Staffing is looking for a dedicated patient care professional in Wyoming. This role involves assisting physicians, coordinating patient care, and performing various medical procedures in a busy physician office setting.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma and be a Certified Medical Assistant or obtain certification within six months of hire. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a part of a healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant or obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with examinations and office procedures.
• Schedule tests and surgeries.
• Collect and process specimens.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of laboratory techniques

Critical thinking skills

Demonstrated pharmacology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

CPR certification

Job description

Position Details

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Department: Genesis Advanced Immediate Care

Overview of Position

Provides patient care in the physician office setting. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as a primary liaison between patients, families, staff and providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Assists physicians with examinations and other office procedures.
2. Schedules diagnostic tests, surgeries and pre‑admission testing.
3. Performs initial‑response screening following protocols approved by physician.
4. Performs a variety of tests and procedures including CLIA‑waived tests, electrocardiography, respiratory testing, and phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
5. Prepares and administers oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and immunizations as directed by physician and permitted by state law.
6. Administers patient injections.
7. Calls prescriptions into pharmacy per direction of the physician.
8. Functions as liaison between physician, patient and patient’s family.
9. Practices Standard Precautions, including hand washing and biohazardous materials; applies principals of aseptic technique and infection controls.
10. Collects and processes specimens.
11. Maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
12. Recognizes and responds to emergencies.
13. Obtains, and records patient history; obtains vital signs and prepares patients for examination, procedure or treatment.
14. Accurately documents patient communication and clinical treatments, including medication and immunization records.
15. Prepares patient information packets.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have one of the following qualifications or obtain within six months from hire:
   • Certified Medical Assistant through appropriate board (i.e. American Association of Medical Assistants).
   • Certified Medical Assistant registered through appropriate board (i.e. The American Registry of Medical Assistants).
   • To be eligible for NHA certification (organization proctored exam): Must have at least one (1) year of supervised clinical work experience within the last three (3) years OR have completed a training program within the health field within the last five (5) years. If hired into a full‑time CCMA position without previous clinical experience, must be able to complete the following within 1 year of hire date:
     • Complete online coursework through NHA within 8 months.
     • Complete a minimum of 1000 clinical hours provided through full‑time position.
     • Be able to pass certification exam within 1 year of hire and after completion of above 2 criteria.
3. CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of employment.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required.
5. Understanding of laboratory techniques required.
6. Knowledge of clinical and diagnostic procedures.
7. Demonstrated pharmacology knowledge and ability to administer medication.
8. Knowledge of office practices, patient relations, and medical law and ethics.
9. Demonstrated understanding of various coding and reimbursement systems including ICD, CPT required.
10. Ability to analyze and interpret clinical data and excellent critical thinking skills to make appropriate interventions.
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:
   • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
   • Treats patients, co‑workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
   • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
   • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
   • Encourages peers to be owners of change.
   • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
   • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
   • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
   • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co‑workers, all other internal/external customers):
   • Introduces self and role, connects with everyone.
   • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
   • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
   • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.).
   • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
   • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
   • Expires patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety:
   • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.).
   • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.).
   • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment.
   • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
   • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to work in an environment with exposure to potentially dangerous/infectious materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions that may include the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.
3. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
4. Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare.