Medical Assistant Certified

Caring Health Center, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Health Center, Inc. in Springfield, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant Certified (CMA/CCMA) for a full-time role in a busy outpatient clinic. You will take vital signs, perform EKGs and screenings, prepare exam rooms, and support providers while upholding HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma/GED and MA program completion, with certification preferred. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 8am–6pm with rotating Saturday coverage; CPR/BLS certification

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D required
• Graduated from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program
• CMA or CCMA certified preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and outside agencies
• Professional demeanor and appearance

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature) for all patients
• Perform tests including EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, and oxygen saturation
• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and health center information
• Schedule patient appointments and follow-ups; ensure HIPAA compliance
• Oversee provider schedule and patient flow
• Maintain labs/work area and log books; assist with vaccines and lab specimens
• Assist with quality improvement projects as directed

Skills

CMA certification

CCMA certification

Patient relationship skills

Professional demeanor

CPR/BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Medical Assistant Certified Job Category: Patient Services Requisition

Number: MEDIC001108 Full-Time Springfield, MA 01103, USA Minimum

Requirements: High School diploma or G.E.D Graduated from an Accredited

Medical Assistant Program CMA or CCMA certified Ability to establish and

maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and

representatives of outside agencies Professional demeanor and appearance

Demonstrated proficiency in assessing and delivering care to a diverse

population Adult, Infant, and Child CPR (BLS) certification Availability

to work Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 am - 6 pm, including

rotating weekend coverage for Saturday clinic Responsibilities: Patient

Preparation: Take and record vital signs (height, weight, blood

pressure, pulse, temperature) for all patients according to established

protocols Perform tests including EKGs, vision and hearing screenings,

and oxygen saturation as requested Prepare exam rooms and assist

providers as needed Maintain confidentiality of all patient and health

center information Schedule patient appointments and follow-ups Comply

with HIPAA regulations Oversee provider schedule and patient flow

Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Director of

Nursing (DON), or Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Maintenance of Lab/Work

Area: Keep work areas, exam rooms, and lab clean and orderly Maintain

Universal Precautions at all times and follow protocols related to

blood/body fluid spills Order lab and clinic supplies as needed Inspect

supplies in exam rooms and the supply closet minimally every quarter and

document in log books Laboratory/Clinical Assistance: Review the order

sheet Administer Vaccines as directed by the Provider Draw, perform,

and/or collect all lab specimens, ensuring specimen integrity Perform

urinalysis, hCG, strep testing, finger stick blood glucose, hgb, and

lead testing Complete the correct lab requisition according to the

insurance/grant Record completed lab work in lab logs daily Autoclave

and record weekly spore count ACO: Assist with QI projects to improve

and maintain quality measures for HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO, and PCMH. Working

Conditions: Work is performed in a busy outpatient clinic environment

with direct patient contact. Requires frequent standing, walking,

bending, and lifting. Involves the use of computers, phones, and other

standard medical office equipment. Must be able to respond quickly in

urgent or emergent situations. Salary ranges from \$19 - \$25.53

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Preferred Medical Assistant

Program