MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFIED

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA) provides patient support services to a provider and can perform clerical duties. Medical Assistants coordinate and provide care to patients in a medical practice under the tenets of Centra's Professional Practice Model. Medical Assistants practice under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical practitioner authorized by regulations of the Department of Health Board of Medicine. Medical Assistants collaborates with providers and members of the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care. Under the direction of a provider, the MA coordinates the various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. MAs works to promote and sustain a culture reflective of Centra's mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider; measures vital signs, and interviews patients to obtain health histories

Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families

Under the direction of the provider provides health promotion, counseling and education to patients and caregivers. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements

Administers medications, wound care, and personal health interventions at the direction of a provider. As deemed competent

Maintains accurate, detailed patient records and charts using an electronic medical records (EMR) system

Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures, rules, and regulations

Adheres to CMG Quality Metrics driven by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential and following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of (HIPAA) regulations

May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma / GED, and Graduate of Medical Assistant program ABHES or CAAHEP accredited institution or completion of a Clinical Medical Assistants Program (CVCC program) where candidate is qualified to sit for the Clinical Medical Assistant Program. Maintains a professional portfolio, annual Centra mandatory CBLs, annual CMG age specific competency completion/education verification.

Preferred Experience: Experience as a medical assistant

Required Certifications and Licensures: Current certification or registration through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or another equivalent organization. Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.

Effective April 1, 2024, candidates seeking employment in this role at Centra must possess a valid and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS Provider or AHA BLS Instructor) course completion card. Proof of certification will be mandatory prior to commencing employment. Both AHA and RQI cards are acceptable forms of certification.