Certified Medical Assistant
REPORTS TO: Manager of Nursing with oversight by Chief Medical Officer
WORK WEEK: 40 hours per week
WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: High
MISSION: Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare
BENEFITS: Medical & dental insurance, PTO, floating holiday, paid holiday, life, AD&D and long/short term disability, 403b.
SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT
This position exists to provide direct patient care, and to assist the health care provider in providing quality health care and work to improve health outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Evaluate and treat patients within the scope of training, and capabilities as a health care professional.
- Be a patient advocate.
- Offer support and assistance to the provider.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
- Comply with “Universal/Standard Precautions” for infection control.
- Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas including restocking work areas.
- Prepare patient and assist with examinations, procedures and treatments.
- Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by provider within scope.
- Recognize and respond to emergencies.
- Conduct patient education.
- Relay lab and/or radiology results to patients as directed by provider.
- Must clear a State required background and a drug test.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate from a nationally accredited school of nursing or medical assisting required.
License: No license required. Medical Assistant Certification required.
Experience: 2 years prior experience in a medical office
Must pass drug test and State required background check.
Contact: Patty Eissler, HR Director, [email protected] or 907-260-5017
www.pchsak.org
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.