Medical Assistant Certified

Caring Health Center

  • Springfield, Massachusetts
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Take and record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature) for all patients according to established protocols. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and representatives of outside agencies.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSpringfield, Massachusetts
    Websitehttps://caringhealth.org/about-caring-health-center

    Description

    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

    Key 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 Areas:
    • Keep work areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized
    • Maintain Universal Precautions at all times; follow protocols for blood/body fluid spills
    • Order lab and clinic supplies as needed
    • Inspect supplies in exam rooms and supply closet at least quarterly and document in log books

     

    Laboratory/Clinical Assistance:

    • Review the order sheet and complete requisitions according to insurance/grant requirements
    • Administer vaccines as directed by the provider upon completion of certification
    • Collect and process lab specimens, ensuring specimen integrity
    • Perform urinalysis, hCG, flu, Covid, strep testing, fingerstick blood glucose, hgb, and lead testing
    • Record completed lab work in lab logs daily
    • Autoclave instruments and record weekly spore count

      ACO:

    • Assist with quality improvement (QI) projects to support HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO, and PCMH quality measures

    Working Conditions:

    • Work performed in a busy outpatient clinic with direct patient contact
    • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting required
    • Use of computers, phones, and standard medical office equipment.
    • Must be able to respond quickly in urgent or emergent situations.

    Salary Range: $19-$25.53

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