Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical records. Being a Medical Assistant prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Additionally, Medical Assistant may perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RCA) certification. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Department : Primary Care - Hampden
Position is located : Hampden Family Medicine
Work Type : Full Time
Hours Per Week : 40.00
Work Schedule : 7 : 00 AM to 5 : 30 PM
POSITION SUMMARY : provide support to medical practitioners providing patient care services in an ambulatory setting. Responsibilities include both clinical and administrative duties necessary to provide quality patient care in a medical group practice setting.
Some of the duties include but are not limited to : assisting providers with procedures, conducting follow up with patients on lab and test results, rooming patients, obtaining ECG's, preloading and confirming office appointments.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :
If not currently certified (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, RMA) then must obtain Assessment-Based recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) within 6 months of eligibility.
Students encouraged to apply during externship
MEDICAL ASSISTANT Certified / Registered requirement(s) :
1. High school diploma or GED. Successful completion of a medical assistant program and externship (equivalent work experience can be substituted for externship) AND one of the following certifications or registrations : CCMA, CMA, NCMA, RMA.
Certification and / or registration must be maintained
2. In lieu of a formal medical assistant program, five years' experience as a Medical Assistant AND one of the following certifications or registrations : CCMA, CMA, NCMA, RMA.
Certification and / or registration must be maintained
LPN requirements : current Maine LPN licensure or eligible for Maine LPN licensure
EXPERIENCE PEFERRED FOR ALL POSITIONS : Direct patient care in a health care facility. Ambulatory medical office setting. Experience with Cerner
OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED : Current CPR certification. Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and patient histories. Competent in use of computer software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Flexibility, dexterity, visual acuity, hearing acuity, able to work sitting at workstation, using keyboard, working in front of a video display monitor, moderate walking throughout facility.
This individual must be able to lift approximately 15 pounds unassisted. Reaching and stretching intermittently are required for assisting patients in the ambulatory setting.
Must possess the degree of total body strength and flexibility necessary to assist patients with transfers and mobility.
Must be able to lift approximately a 200 lb. patient with the help of several other health care workers. Patients are assisted in ambulating from the waiting room to exam rooms and back.
Portable O2 tanks are lifted onto racks from the floor to stretchers or wheelchairs. Must possess the degree of respiratory volume and upper body strength to perform CPR and other patient care treatments.
Must be able to stretch, reach, and retrieve equipment from supply carts and to bend to reach equipment stored below the waist.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT : Busy, often stressful, ambulatory setting providing direct patient care to all age patients.
Last updated : 2024-02-24
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