Medical Assistant - CMA/RMA - Full Time - Family Practice

Concord, OH

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Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care which will include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room/assisting patients as needed, collecting patient histories, performing screenings per guidelines, assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting, relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information. This person will also cross train to help fill in at the front desk.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complies with HIPAA and OSHA rules and regulations.
Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
Maintains examination rooms including cleaning exam/procedure rooms between patient visits. Stocks necessary supplies (medical and radiologic) as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of health care field and medical specialty preferred.
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
Skill in performing tasks appropriately.
Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
Skill in understanding of patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.
Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma, some college preferred.
Graduate of medical assisting program preferred.
Minimum of one year work experience in public contact job, preferably medical office environment.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required.
Maintains CPR certification

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Combination of office and exam offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. Occasional stress from workload. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, writing instruments, PC, fax and medical equipment including stethoscope, Xray machine, eye washing equipment, blood pressure cuff.

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Medical Assistant - CMA/RMA - Full Time - Family Practice

Medical Assistant - CMA/RMA - Full Time - Family Practice

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

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