Medical Assistant (CMA)

Overview:

Some of the Medical Assistant responsibilities include performing point of care diagnostic tests; logistical support for sports physicals for incoming students; daily stocking and maintenance of exam rooms; maintaining inventory of medical supplies; sterilization of medical instruments; preparing patients for medical visits including recording chief complaint and vital signs in the electronic medical record; and coordinating off-site referral appointments and diagnostic studies, and other duties as assigned.

This is a permanent 10-month position with benefits. Daily work schedule will be Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm; Will be included in rotation for evening hours (5pm – 7pm) and Saturdays clinic (8am – 4pm), with a weekday schedule adjustment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform patient intake
• Collect and record patient data (vital signs, height, weight, etc.)
• Room patients and prepare them for exams & procedures
• Set up patient care equipment
• Apply certain orthopedic appliances (knee immobilizers, slings, etc.)
• Document medications and allergies
• Provide patient education (crutch training, etc.)
• Performs CLIA waived testing such as, urine dip tests, Strep screens, Flu tests and Pregnancy tests.
• Assign patients to healthcare providers
• Manage patient flow throughout the clinic
• Perform EKGs
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care
• Provide discharge planning
• Refer patients to the Triage Nurse for triaging
• Assists with sports physicals for incoming freshman students
• Responds to and assists in management of emergency situations
• Other duties within the scope of their practice under NJ state law, as delegated by the PCP or RN

Operations

• Responsible for daily stocking and maintenance of exam rooms in the urgent care clinic and individual providers’ rooms.
• Maintain accurate listing of supplies to be replenished as well as knowledge of medical supplies and instruments.
• Participate in clinic daily opening and closing procedures

• Maintain inventory of clinic supply closet, athletic braces and casting materials, personal protective equipment; Monitor clinic equipment, e.g., microscope, oxygen tank, cryotherapy gun, etc.
• Follow infection control procedures for discarding used needles and supplies appropriately

• Participation in all team huddles
• Receives patients, scan paper documents to the EMR when needed, makes photocopies of reports and health education materials; and assists in the preparation of records for all students.
• Has thorough knowledge of clinical and administrative flows and procedures of the clinic
• Schedule referral appointments as needed
• May need to draft work calendars and make provider assignments for MA team

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

• High School Graduate
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant
• Must have knowledge of medical supplies, equipment and procedures
• Computer proficient
• Have the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• CPR/AED certification
• Rooming and flow management experience
• Be knowledgeable in principles and methodologies (e.g., Plan-Do-Study-Act, Root Cause Analysis, measurement, data collection, and analysis) needed to support and lead Quality Improvement projects and activities and/or willing to attend UHS-based Quality Improvement basic training within first 6- months of hire.
• Respects the cultures and identities of others.
• Demonstrates curiosity and open mindset regarding those of different identities and cultures.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

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Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours: This position requires evening and every other weekend availability; 10 month position.

Eligible for Overtime: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Probationary Period: 90 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): Yes

Physical Capacity Exam Required: No

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