The Certified Medical Assistant serves a key role in serve at Life Savers Emergency Room. The CMA provides receptionist duties as well as patient care services that are integral to the functioning of the facility

Duties 

• Welcome patients by greeting them with a friendly and professional demeanor, in person or on the telephone
• Handle correspondence with patients, insurance companies, and pharmacies (appointments, prescriptions, etc.)
• Answer telephones, respond to e-mails and faxes in a timely manner
• Able to use computer system, handle transfer of patient documents/billing documents securely
• Ensure patients fill out all necessary forms
• Accompany patients to the examining room, verify patient information, review and/or record medical history, confirm purpose of visit
• Take vitals, perform  lab tests, prep/collect lab specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies, sterilize medical instruments
• Support our providers during examinations when necessary
• Answer patient questions and refer enquiries as instructed by physician
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt
• Maintain equipment care and supplies, perform preventive maintenance
• Maintain a safe, healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Enhance our practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Maintain cleanliness of patient care and reception areas
• Ad hoc duties as necessary

Qualifications , Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program
• Bilingual in English (required) and Spanish (preferred)
• 2 years experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a clinic or acute care setting preferred or post minimum 5 week student rotation at Life Savers Emergency Room.
• CPR Certification

Required Documents

• Graduation Certificate from an accredited medical assistant program
• Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider Certification
• Immunization Records