An outpatient medical practice is seeking an experienced, dependable, and patient-focused Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a temporary position in a low-volume, focused-care clinical setting. This opportunity is ideal for a medical assistant who enjoys providing personalized patient care, supporting preventive health and wellness, and helping a medical practice operate efficiently.
Clinical Responsibilities
- -Obtain and document patient medical histories, vital signs, height, weight, and other relevant clinical information in the Athena electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- -Prepare patients for examinations and assist the physician with patient evaluations and procedures.
- -Prepare examination rooms and ensure they remain clean, organized, and properly stocked.
- -Perform phlebotomy, collect laboratory specimens, document specimen information, and prepare specimens for testing.
- -Assist with small laboratory operations, including quality control, inventory management, and CLIA certification requirements.
- -Perform routine diagnostic testing, including EKGs, and operate other clinical equipment as needed.
- -Administer injections, remove sutures, and perform other basic patient care tasks within the scope of training and certification.
- -Explain treatment procedures, medications, dietary recommendations, and physician instructions to patients.
- -Clean and sterilize instruments and properly dispose of contaminated supplies.
- -Monitor laboratory supplies and test kits and place orders as needed.
Administrative Responsibilities
- -Greet patients and manage check-in and check-out procedures.
- -Coordinate patient flow to support an efficient and positive patient experience.
- -Answer telephone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and assist with appointment scheduling.
- -Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential patient records, including diagnostic and procedure coding as assigned.
- -Assist with insurance forms, documentation, and general office duties.
- -Protect patient privacy and maintain compliance with applicable confidentiality requirements.
- -Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- -Previous gynecology experience is required.
- -At least one year of experience working with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- -At least one year of experience obtaining and documenting patient vital signs.
- -Ability to perform clinical and administrative medical assistant duties in an outpatient setting.
- -Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
- -Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and work effectively in a clinical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- -Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
- -Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- -Experience with Athena EMR.
- -Experience with phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and basic laboratory procedures.
Compensation and Schedule
- -$17.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience and certification.
- -This is a temporary position. The schedule is Monday-Thursday, 8AM-5PM, and Friday, 8AM-12PM
Personnel Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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