Certified Medical Assistant, Full Time, Rural Health Center

Job Requirements:

Job Summary

• Cost Accounting Type: Fixed Direct
• Exempt: No
• In accordance with the Medical Board of California, works under general supervision of the clinic physicians supported by the clinic nursing supervisor, clinic manager, clinic mid-levels and RN, in a controlled outpatient care area and performs a variety of duties. This position is represented by RCHEA. 

Standards of Behavior

Line of Responsibility and Authority

• LINE OF AUTHORITY: Certified Medical Assistant - Clinic Medical Director - Clinic Supervisor

Professionalism and Self-Development

Education and Qualifications

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Clinic-medical office experience preferred.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or GED preferred.
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current CPR Certification.
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: National Medical Assistant certification required.
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Basic medical terminology preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills

• ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions
• CONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
• EQUIPMENT USED: Cell phone
• EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, telephone-voicemail system, laser printer.
• EQUIPMENT USED: Photocopier, fax machine.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (a): This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.
• POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements or utensils, use of the public or shared bathroom facilities, telephones, and personal contacts such as handshaking, are all considered Category 3 tasks.)

Job Roles

Certified Medical Assistant (Outpatient) (AHCL)

• AGES SERVED (a): Infant, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients/individuals served. Demonstrates and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients/individuals status and interpret relative to his age-specific needs, and to provide the care/service needed.
• Assists practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist or his designee.
• Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in the Clinic, hospital and community setting.
• Maintains lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner.
• Must be a National Certified Medical Assistant and must maintain certificate and complete all required CEUs.
• Observes all clinic protocols and procedures as written.
• Performs waived lab tests and lab internal QCs. Prepares samples for shipment to hospital lab.
• Prepares patient for provider exam and collects all baseline information and records in the patient chart.
• Takes patient vital signs, height and weight measurements. Records results in patient chart.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.