sissonville, WV30+ days ago
Qualifications - Skills and Abilities:To perform MA I position successfully, the Medical Assistant must demonstrate core competencies in the following areas:Basic Medical Assisting skills including performing vital signs, assisting providers during examinations and procedures, administering injections, sterile technique and basic wound careAssisting medical providers during procedures and minor surgeriesAdministering nebulizer treatments and walking O2 saturation testingPerforming phlebotomy and basic "CLIA-waived" laboratory testingPerforming ECG's, spirometry testing and audiometryInterpreting medical provider orders and instructionsBasic knowledge of chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and depressionBasic keyboarding and PC skills, Windows skills including WORDUse of printers, copiers and fax equipmentNavigation of a Windows based electronic health record and/or practice management systemProper medical documentation skills including knowledge of ICD codingBasic Cardiac Life Support skillsGood communication/teaching skills with patients and care-givers, including obtaining appropriate clinical information and symptoms and giving patients instructions and education as directed by the medical providerGood communication skills, confidence as member of CCHS Care Team, and active participation in Care Team Meetings and TrainingsGood critical thinking and problem solving skillsStanford model Self Management Skills (training provided by CCHS)Motivational Interview Skills (training provided by CCHS)Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsAbility to learn advanced training objectives such as CCHS adopted preventive care and chronic care guidelinesEducation and Experience:High School Graduate or GEDGraduate of Recognized Medical Assistant Program requiredOne Year Experience preferredCertificates, License, Registration:National Certification preferredPhysical Demands:Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Job Title: Medical Assistant - Direct Patient CarePosition Class: Non-ExemptSupervision Received: Assigned Medical Provider and Clinical Lead NurseSupervision Exercised: NoneSalary Range- $13.50- $18.50General Summary: Member of CCHS Care Team responsible for assisting an assigned medical provider during clinical sessions, executing CCHS standing orders and medical provider orders, providing direct patient care and testing, and communicating with patients and caregivers by telephone and in writing.