Job Details

Certified Medical Assistant

Position Number: 6045710
Location: Owings Mills, MD
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Certified Medical Assistant

Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant's (CMA) duties and responsibilities consist of providing administrative assistant skills and clinical duties. This position is an essential member of the health team and works closely with the health providers to provide comprehensive health assessments (assessment of vitals and common symptoms/concerns seen in a student health center) within the guidelines of departmental and university rules, State of Maryland codes, and established protocols. Emphasis on the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and development of health maintenance.

Department: Student Affairs: Wellness Center

Education/Experience:

HS diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a Certified Medical Office Assistant program plus two years or more experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current CPR certification. Prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

Ability to collect patients personal information and update electronic health records
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Knowledge of blood-borne pathogen requirements and techniques
Ability to interact and cooperate with patients, staff and others
Appreciation for the philosophy and functioning of an integrated Wellness Center that includes both health and counseling services.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently and to maintain confidentiality
Familiarity with college and departmental policies and procedures
Knowledge of standard medical practices

Physical Requirements:

Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sedentary work. Keyboarding, talking, hearing, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Requires physical abilities consistent with a busy office environment on a university campus. Daily work with computers, monitors, copy machines and other office equipment. Should be able to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. Able to walk/run quickly to all areas on campus in response to an emergency. Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, walking, and occasional lifting of light and heavy objects. Work is performed in the Wellness Center, with exposure to diseases. Requires normal range of hearing, vision, touch, and sense of smell. Climate controlled setting, shared office space.

Essential Functions:

Provide Intakes (check in patients, take and record vital signs, obtain chief complaint and note changes in medical history prior to provider seeing the patient)
Triage patients in person or over the phone and schedule for appointments as appropriate or consult with healthcare provider as needed
Perform the defined laboratory functions: handling of specimens, CLIA-waived laboratory testing, Quality Controls, documentation of test results, specimen tracking with outside laboratory, scanning of faxed results into electronic health records, stocking of laboratory supplies. Manage medical waste for disposal
Maintain infection control protocols by ensuring that equipment and exam areas are cleaned and disinfected
Administration of medications/vaccines as directed by the provider
Discuss medications and their side effects with patients under provider supervision
Support health providers and assist with procedures
Prepare patients for exams
Maintain optimal patient flow
Set up and turn over exam rooms in between patients
Assist in removal of biohazard waste
Monitor vital signs as required or needed
Maintain and update electronic medical record (EMR)
Conduct health screenings as appropriate
Complete delegated duties as assigned by the AD Health and Health staff during a pandemic or other health outbreak.
Assist with inventory of supplies and medications
Verify expiration dates of all medications monthly as well as emergency supplies
Manage monthly quality controls for all point of care testing
Assist in monitoring health requirements and immunization compliance for all full-time students in collaboration with the AD of Health.
Collaborate with the health team to support the Peer Education program and other health promotional outreach on campus.
Cover front desk duties as needed which includes, but is not limited to: answering phone calls, scheduling patients, checking patients in.

Reports To: Assistant Director & NP
Work Location: Owings Mills
Position Category: Staff
Position Type: Full-Time
Months/Year: 12
Hrs/Week: 40
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com

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