Certified Medical Assistant | UMC Urgent Care at KingsPark | Part Time (umchealthsystem)

Job Description

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Title: Certified Medical Assistant – Part Time
Department: UMC Urgent Care at KingsPark

Job Description:
The CMA provides appropriate delegated nursing care to patients, under the guidance and supervision of a licensed health care provider. This position is also responsible for performing activities that assist physicians, mid-level providers, nursing personnel and radiology technicians

Preferred Characteristics:
• Goal oriented
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Servant’s heart
• Punctual and dependable
• Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements:
• Ability to work the following schedule:
   Monday: 5pm-9pm Monday: OFF
  Tuesday: 5pm-9pm Tuesday: OFF
  Wednesday: OFF Wednesday: 5pm-9pm
  Thursday: OFF Thursday: 5pm-9pm
  Friday: 5pm-9pm Friday: OFF
  Saturday: 9am-6pm Saturday: OFF
  Sunday: 9am-6pm Sunday: OFF

Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Our Vision: To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Benefits:
• Flexible Schedule
• Work Life Balance
• Work with a purpose and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others

Essential Functions:
• Conduct business in a professional manner and work as a team with other members of the clinic
• Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established procedures
• Document history; recording and reporting pertinent observations and patient reactions to staff, as appropriate; document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results
• Use screening procedures, including medical history review, and observe and document patient vital signs as required
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
• Verify equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble-shooting; calibrate equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitor quality control measures and protocols
• Train other technicians or workers
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatments
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, laboratory and treatment room procedures
• Common knowledge of safety hazards and precautions
• Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
• Must be able to read and write medical terminology
• Possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies
• Must be able to take and record vital signs, maintain records, point-of-care testing, record results, and administer injections.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CMA certification from the NHA, NAHP, AAMA, or NCCT

Preferred qualifications:
• One-year experience as a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant in a clinical setting

Environmental Conditions:
Works in a well-lit, heated and ventilated building. Exposure to blood borne pathogens may be high.

Physical Requirements:
Full range of body motion including lifting and handling patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. This position requires standing and walking for extensive periods. Also, requires correct vision and hearing to normal ranges. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds. Works under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.

Limitations and disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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